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Where the Sidewalk Ends

1950·Movie
1h 35min·NR
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Only a woman's heart could reach out for such a man!

A police detective's violent nature keeps him from being a good cop.
Film NoirCrime DramaPolice CorruptionMoral AmbiguityTense AtmosphereClassic Hollywood1950s SettingIntrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Where the Sidewalk Ends

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Where the Sidewalk Ends legally?

Where the Sidewalk Ends is included with a subscription to fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Where the Sidewalk Ends worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Where the Sidewalk Ends rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Where the Sidewalk Ends?

1 h 35 min

Where the Sidewalk Ends runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Where the Sidewalk Ends?

Critics100
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate Where the Sidewalk Ends higher (100) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Where the Sidewalk Ends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Where the Sidewalk Ends?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

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

What tropes does Where the Sidewalk Ends use?

Police BrutalityThanatos GambitAccidental MurderChairman of the BrawlAsshole VictimAnti-HeroWould Hit a GirlDeath Is the Only OptionLove RedeemsDark and Troubled PastDaddy's GirlBittersweet Endingand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Where the Sidewalk Ends, including Police Brutality, Thanatos Gambit, Accidental Murder.