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House of Strangers

1949·Movie
1h 41min·NR
71
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Family, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A powerhouse of emotion.

Ruthless Italian-American banker Gino Monetti is engaged in a number of criminal activities. Three of his four grown sons refuse to help their father stay out of prison after he's arrested for his questionable business practices. Three of them take over the business but kick their father out. Max, a lawyer, is the only son that remains loyal.
Film NoirClassic HollywoodIntense Family DramaBetrayal & LoyaltyCrime & CorruptionPost-War EraCharacter-DrivenMoral ConflictTragicPatriarchal

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Is House of Strangers worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House of Strangers rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is House of Strangers?

1 h 41 min

House of Strangers runs 1 h 41 min.

Is House of Strangers based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on House of Strangers?

Critics71
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see House of Strangers much the same way.

What language is House of Strangers in?

EnglishItalian

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