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The Long Goodbye

1973·Movie
1h 52min·R
83
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A , crime movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Nothing says goodbye like a bullet…

In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Neo-NoirCynical DetectiveLos Angeles Setting1970s HollywoodMoral AmbiguitySatirical UndertonesComplex PlotStylish CinematographyCult Classic

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Where can I stream The Long Goodbye?

In the United States, The Long Goodbye streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Long Goodbye worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Will The Long Goodbye make me laugh?

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Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

What tropes does The Long Goodbye use?

Symbolic Glass HouseKick the DogCluster F-BombSuicide by SeaKosher NostraAdaptational VillainyAdaptational HeroismOnly Sane ManAuthor AvatarSpiritual SuccessorThe DeterminatorFanservice Extraand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including Symbolic Glass House, Kick the Dog, and Cluster F-Bomb.