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The Naked City

1948·Movie
1h 36min·NR
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic746.1Rotten Tomatoes85%79%
IMDb7.5Metacritic746.1Rotten Tomatoes85%79%

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The Naked City fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The soul of a city. Her glory stripped! Her passion bared!

After a former model is drowned in her bathtub, Detective James Halloran and Lieutenant Dan Muldoon attempt to piece together her murder.
Film NoirGritty Crime DramaUrban LandscapePolice Procedural1940s New YorkCandid CinematographyStreet-Level ViewHard-Boiled

Crew

Directed by:
Jules Dassin
Written by:
Malvin Wald, Malvin Wald, Albert Maltz
Produced by:
Mark Hellinger, Jules Buck
Composed by:
Miklós Rózsa, Frank Skinner, Leslie I. Carey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Naked City

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Naked City legally?

HBO MaxCriterionPlexTCMTubi TVArtiflix

The Naked City is included with a subscription to HBO Max and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Naked City worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Naked City rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Naked City?

1 h 36 min

The Naked City runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Naked City?

Critics80
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Naked City higher (80) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Naked City in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Naked City?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Naked City in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Naked City use?

Police ProceduralKiller Incapacitates InsteadGraceful LoserChase SceneBad People Abuse AnimalsDeath by IronySigning-Off CatchphraseThe NarratorSunshine NoirConsummate LiarPosthumous CharacterAlone with the Psychoand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for The Naked City, including Police Procedural, Killer Incapacitates Instead, Graceful Loser.