On the Loose

1951·Movie
1h 18min·NR

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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On the Loose fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

School-Girl by day... Thrill-Seeker by night!

After years of living in her selfish parents' (Melvyn Douglas and Lynn Bari) egotistical shadows, desperate teenager Jill Bradley (Joan Evans) makes a last-ditch play for attention by attempting suicide. Jill's guilt-ridden father tries at last to help her and to cheer her up but new problems
Dysfunctional FamilyTeen AngstSuicide AttemptEmotional NeglectComing-of-Age DramaPsychological ImpactSocial CommentaryParental Egotism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about On the Loose

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Where can I stream On the Loose legally?

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Is On the Loose worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is On the Loose rated?

NRSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is On the Loose?

1 h 18 min

On the Loose runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is On the Loose in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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