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The Two Faces of January

2014·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
65
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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A mysterious encounter. A dangerous past. A deadly secret.

After he kills a detective, a con artist and his wife must trust a potentially dangerous stranger to help them get out of Greece.
Stylish Thriller1960s GreeceAtmospheric MysteryEscapism Gone WrongCharacter-DrivenHitchcockian VibesMoral AmbiguitySophisticatedEuropean Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Two Faces of January legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Two Faces of January worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Two Faces of January rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Two Faces of January?

1 h 36 min

The Two Faces of January runs 1 h 36 min.

Is The Two Faces of January based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Two Faces of January?

Critics73
Audiences57

Not quite. Critics rate The Two Faces of January higher (73) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Two Faces of January in?

EnglishTurkishGreek

It was made in English, with some Turkish, Greek. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Two Faces of January?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Two Faces of January in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.