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In a Lonely Place

1950·Movie
1h 33min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Melancholic and romantic

  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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The Bogart suspense picture with the surprise finish!

A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.
Film NoirPsychological ThrillerCynical RomanceCharacter StudyClaustrophobic AtmosphereBleakTenseClassic HollywoodMoral Ambiguity

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Where can I stream In a Lonely Place legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In a Lonely Place worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In a Lonely Place rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is In a Lonely Place?

1 h 33 min

In a Lonely Place runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In a Lonely Place?

Critics96
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate In a Lonely Place higher (96) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is In a Lonely Place in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch In a Lonely Place?

24AUBEBRBZCACHCLCOESFRGBGGIEIN+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In a Lonely Place in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In a Lonely Place use?

Film NoirStylistic SuckMeaningful EchoMy God, What Have I Done?The Friend Nobody LikesDisproportionate RetributionSnark-to-Snark CombatThe Murder AfterDuring the War"Friends" Rent ControlThere Are No TherapistsPretty in Minkand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for In a Lonely Place, including Film Noir, Stylistic Suck, Meaningful Echo.