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The Pawnbroker

1965·Movie
1h 56min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacing

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The Most Talked About Picture!

A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Post-Holocaust TraumaPsychological DramaBleak & SomberCharacter StudyRedemption ArcHumanity's CrueltyExistential AnguishMoral DecayNYC Gritty RealismProfoundly Moving

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Pawnbroker

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Where can I stream The Pawnbroker legally?

The Pawnbroker is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Pawnbroker worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Pawnbroker rated?

NRDisturbing imagerySexual contentViolenceSuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, sexual content, violence, and suicide themes.

How long is The Pawnbroker?

1 h 56 min

The Pawnbroker runs 1 h 56 min.

Is The Pawnbroker based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pawnbroker?

Critics79
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see The Pawnbroker much the same way.

What language is The Pawnbroker in?

EnglishGermanSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch The Pawnbroker?

22BGCACZDKEEESFRGBGGGRHRHUIEIS+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pawnbroker in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.