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A Shot in the Dark

1964·Movie
1h 42min·PG
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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…the picture that gets away with murder!

Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
Slapstick ComedyCrime MysteryClassic HumorEccentric CharactersFarceIntrigue & MayhemWitty DialogueNostalgic Charm

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Where can I stream A Shot in the Dark legally?

A Shot in the Dark is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Shot in the Dark rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is A Shot in the Dark?

1 h 42 min

A Shot in the Dark runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Shot in the Dark?

Critics94
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate A Shot in the Dark higher (94) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Shot in the Dark in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Shot in the Dark?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Shot in the Dark in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Shot in the Dark use?

Naked Freak-OutTorment by AnnoyanceLeft the Background Music OnBeleaguered AssistantRight for the Wrong ReasonsInsane Troll LogicRunning GagEverybody Did ItWolverine PublicityLate-Arrival SpoilerDrone of DreadOrgy of Evidenceand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for A Shot in the Dark, including Naked Freak-Out, Torment by Annoyance, Left the Background Music On.