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Shadow of a Doubt

1943·Movie
1h 48min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic947.9Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
IMDb7.7Metacritic947.9Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Situational Comedy3

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

What horror did her secret life hold… that made her dread this man of her dreams?

In sleepy Santa Rosa, restless young Charlie’s world brightens when her sophisticated Uncle Charlie arrives for a long visit. But as his behavior grows increasingly strange, she begins to suspect that her beloved uncle may be hiding a terrible secret—and that danger has quietly entered her home.
Psychological ThrillerSmall-Town InnocenceCreeping SuspenseClassic Noir EleganceSinister CharismaFamily DisillusionmentMasterful DirectionAtmospheric Dread

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Ralph Slosser, William Tummel
Written by:
Alma Reville, Gordon McDonell, Sally Benson
Produced by:
Jack H. Skirball
Composed by:
Bernard B. Brown, Dimitri Tiomkin, Charles Previn

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shadow of a Doubt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shadow of a Doubt legally?

Darkroom

Shadow of a Doubt is included with a subscription to Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom. 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 Shadow of a Doubt worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shadow of a Doubt rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Shadow of a Doubt?

1 h 48 min

Shadow of a Doubt runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shadow of a Doubt?

Critics97
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Shadow of a Doubt higher (97) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Shadow of a Doubt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Shadow of a Doubt?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shadow of a Doubt in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shadow of a Doubt use?

Hero AntagonistI'll Kill You!Comically Missing the PointPolice Are UselessFourth Wall PsychRule of ThreeFaux Affably EvilAx-CrazyHe-Man Woman HaterEvil UncleStraw NihilistSerial Killerand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Shadow of a Doubt, including Hero Antagonist, I'll Kill You!, Comically Missing the Point.