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A Face in the Crowd

1957·Movie
2h 5min·NR
IMDb8.1Metacritic727.9Rotten Tomatoes95%93%

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A Face in the Crowd fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, politics, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

POWER! He loved it! He took it raw in big gulpfuls … he liked the taste, the way it mixed with the bourbon and the sin in his blood!

The rise of a raucous hayseed named Lonesome Rhodes from itinerant Ozark guitar picker to local media rabble-rouser to TV superstar and political king-maker. Marcia Jeffries is the innocent Sarah Lawrence girl who discovers the great man in a back-country jail and is the first to fall under his spell.
Rise and Fall NarrativeMedia SatireDark Character StudyCommentary on FamePolitical ManipulationAmerican DreamShow BusinessPsychological DramaStrong Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Elia Kazan, Don Kranze
Written by:
Budd Schulberg, Budd Schulberg
Produced by:
Elia Kazan, George Justin
Composed by:
Ernest Zatorsky, Don Olson, Tom Glazer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Face in the Crowd

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Face in the Crowd legally?

HooplaTCMPlexTubi TV

A Face in the Crowd is included with a subscription to TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. 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 A Face in the Crowd worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Face in the Crowd rated?

NRStrong language

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

How long is A Face in the Crowd?

2 h 5 min

A Face in the Crowd runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Face in the Crowd?

Critics84
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 84 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see A Face in the Crowd much the same way.

What language is A Face in the Crowd in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Face in the Crowd?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Face in the Crowd in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Face in the Crowd use?

Horrible HollywoodSomething Else Also RisesNice Character, Mean ActorTrophy WifeMajority-Share DictatorDartboard of HateThe Only One I Trust"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBiting-the-Hand HumorIt's All About MeThe CameoPrecision F-Strikeand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for A Face in the Crowd, including Horrible Hollywood, Something Else Also Rises, Nice Character, Mean Actor.