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A Shot in the Dark

2005·Movie
1h 45min
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Where to watch

PrimePlexFawesomeMometuTubi TV

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A Shot in the Dark fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A baby is kidnapped in a Brazilian airport. Years later, the mother lives in Lisbon and works in a strip-tease bar so she can survive. When she is fired, she joins a gang of bank robbers...
Gritty Crime DramaSocial RealismDesperate SurvivalCharacter-DrivenBleak Urban LandscapePoverty & DesperationIntenseMelancholicPsychological Toll

Crew

Directed by:
Leonel Vieira
Written by:
João Nunes, Jorge Almeida, Jorge Almeida
Produced by:
Tino Navarro
Composed by:
José Afonso, Elvis Veiguinha

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Shot in the Dark

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Shot in the Dark legally?

PrimePlexFawesomeMometuTubi TV

A Shot in the Dark is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Shot in the Dark rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is A Shot in the Dark?

1 h 45 min

A Shot in the Dark runs 1 h 45 min.

What language is A Shot in the Dark in?

Portuguese

It was made in Portuguese. Produced in Portugal, Brazil.

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

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Shot in the Dark in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Shot in the Dark use?

Drone of DreadMurder by MistakeNever My FaultSmoking Hot SexMaster of DisguiseBait-and-SwitchSanity SlippageFollow That CarEstablishing Character MomentTwitchy EyeFunny Background EventTime Bomband 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for A Shot in the Dark, including Drone of Dread, Murder by Mistake, Never My Fault.