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Queen of Diamonds

1991Movie1 h 17 min

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, profoundly sad drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Drama
  • Psychological Character Study
  • Las Vegas Underbelly
  • Meditative & Melancholic
  • Repressed Anger
  • Stylized Realism
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  • Fragmented Narrative
  • Female Perspective

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Directed by
Nina Menkes
Written by
Nina Menkes
Produced by
Nina Menkes

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Facts

October 11, 1991 · 1 h 17 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 11, 1991
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Queen of Diamonds?"

Questions about Queen of Diamonds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Queen of Diamonds?

In the United States, Queen of Diamonds streams on DocAlliance Films and Eternal Family, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Queen of Diamonds worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Will I feel good after watching Queen of Diamonds?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for melancholy and 8 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Queen of Diamonds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.