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The Forbidden Street

1949·Movie
1h 30min·NR

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, family, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

For herself alone...she must answer for what she was and did!

In Victorian London, young Adelaide is born into luxury, but marries starving artist Henry. His alcoholism and their lack of money lead to many quarrels. During one such fight, Henry slips down a flight of stairs and dies. A neighbor, Mrs. Mounsey, is the only witness, and she blackmails the young widow by threatening to tell the cops that Adelaide killed her husband. Luckily, lawyer Gilbert swoops in to help Adelaide.
Victorian MelodramaClass StruggleCrime & BlackmailTragic RomanceCharacter StudyPeriod DramaSurvival StoryDomestic ConflictClassic Cinema

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Forbidden Street worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Forbidden Street rated?

NRViolenceDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is The Forbidden Street?

1 h 30 min

The Forbidden Street runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Forbidden Street in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.