Sudden Fear

1952·Movie
1h 52min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, mystery, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Every Suspenseful Moment... Every Embrace... Every Kiss... A Breathtaking Experience!

Actor Lester Blaine has all but landed the lead in Myra Hudson's new play when Myra vetoes him because, to her, he doesn't look like a romantic leading man. On a train from New York to San Francisco, Blaine sets out to prove Myra wrong...by romancing her. Is he sincere, or does he have a dark ulterior motive?
Noir ThrillerShowbiz DramaPsychological SuspenseRomantic IntrigueDeception & BetrayalStrong PerformancesClassic HollywoodMystery Plot

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sudden Fear legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. 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 Sudden Fear worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sudden Fear rated?

NRStrong language

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

How long is Sudden Fear?

1 h 52 min

Sudden Fear runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sudden Fear?

Critics92
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Sudden Fear higher (92) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sudden Fear in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sudden Fear?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sudden Fear in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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