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Jezebel

1938·Movie
1h 43min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Half angel, half siren, all woman.

In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.
Southern BelleAntebellum SouthRomantic DramaTragic RomanceStrong Female LeadSocial CommentaryPeriod PieceCharacter StudyClassic Hollywood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Jezebel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Jezebel legally?

Jezebel is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Jezebel worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 82). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Jezebel rated?

NRStrong language

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

How long is Jezebel?

1 h 43 min

Jezebel runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Jezebel?

Critics89
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Jezebel higher (89) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Jezebel in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Jezebel?

73AOARATAUAZBEBFBGBOBRBYBZCACH+59

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Jezebel in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Jezebel use?

The Film of the PlayBetty and VeronicaLady in RedRule of SymbolismTen Paces and TurnExpyThe PlagueDuel to the DeathCassandra TruthEstablishing Character MomentNo EndingVirgin in a White Dressand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Jezebel, including The Film of the Play, Betty and Veronica, Lady in Red.