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The Fallen Idol

1948·Movie
1h 36min
IMDb7.6Metacritic886.9Rotten Tomatoes100%88%

Where to watch

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The Fallen Idol fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The suspense is almost unbearable…

Phillipe, the son of an ambassador in London, hero-worships his father's butler Baines. His perception of the man changes when he accidentally discovers the secret that Baines keeps and witnesses the consequences that adults' lies can cause.
Post-War LondonPsychological ThrillerChild's PerspectiveMoral AmbiguityDeception and BetrayalSuspenseful AtmosphereLoyalty and InnocenceIntimate and Tense

Crew

Directed by:
Guy Hamilton, Carol Reed, Peggy McClafferty
Written by:
Graham Greene, Graham Greene
Produced by:
Alexander Korda, Carol Reed, Hugh Perceval
Composed by:
William Alwyn, Ben Hipkins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Fallen Idol legally?

KanopyFlixFlingIndieFlixPlexDarkroomFawesomeBFI PlayerIndieFlix Shorts

The Fallen Idol is included with a subscription to FlixFling and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fallen Idol worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fallen Idol rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Fallen Idol?

1 h 36 min

The Fallen Idol runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fallen Idol?

Critics94
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Fallen Idol higher (94) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Fallen Idol in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch The Fallen Idol?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fallen Idol in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fallen Idol use?

Kick the DogDisney Villain DeathAsshole VictimBroken PedestalDramatic IronyKilling in Self-Defense

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for The Fallen Idol, including Kick the Dog, Disney Villain Death, Asshole Victim.