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The Parallax View

1974·Movie
1h 42min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic656.8Rotten Tomatoes87%77%
IMDb7.1Metacritic656.8Rotten Tomatoes87%77%

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The Parallax View fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Mystery, society, and politics

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

As American as apple pie.

An ambitious reporter gets in trouble while investigating a senator's assassination which leads to a vast conspiracy involving a multinational corporation behind every event in the world's headlines.
Conspiracy ThrillerPolitical IntrigueParanoiaSatiricalMystery1970s CinemaCynicalTenseJournalism

Crew

Directed by:
Alan J. Pakula, Hawk Koch, John M. Poer
Written by:
David Giler, Lorenzo Semple Jr., Loren Singer
Produced by:
Alan J. Pakula, Charles H. Maguire, Charles H. Maguire
Composed by:
Charles Grenzbach, David Dockendorf, Israel Baker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Parallax View

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Parallax View legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaCriterionMGM+

The Parallax View is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Parallax View worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Parallax View rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Parallax View?

1 h 42 min

The Parallax View runs 1 h 42 min.

Is The Parallax View based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Parallax View?

Critics76
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see The Parallax View much the same way.

Was The Parallax View a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is The Parallax View in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Parallax View?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Parallax View in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Parallax View use?

BlipvertThe Omniscient Council of VaguenessDowner EndingCloudcuckoolanderMake It Look Like an AccidentUn-personLast-Name BasisKill It with FireEven Evil Has StandardsAmbiguous SituationEar AcheBlack Comedyand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Parallax View, including Blipvert, The Omniscient Council of Vagueness, Downer Ending.