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The Big Combo

1955·Movie
1h 28min·NR
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes93%79%

Where to watch

JustWatch TVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHoopla

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

The Big Combo fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The Most Startling Story The Screen Has Ever Dared Reveal!

Police Lt. Leonard Diamond vies to bring a clever, well connected, and sadistic gangster to justice all the while obsessing over the gangster's girlfriend.
Film NoirCrime ThrillerObsessionGangsterPsychological Drama1950sCynicalBlack and White

Crew

Directed by:
Joseph H. Lewis
Written by:
Philip Yordan
Produced by:
Walter Mirisch, Sidney Harmon
Composed by:
David Raksin, Earl Snyder

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Big Combo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Combo legally?

JustWatch TVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaYouTube TVFandango at Home FreeFandor

The Big Combo is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, FlixFling, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big Combo worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Combo rated?

NRViolenceSexual content

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

How long is The Big Combo?

1 h 28 min

The Big Combo runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Combo?

Critics93
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Big Combo higher (93) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Big Combo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Big Combo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Combo in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big Combo use?

Butt-MonkeyChiaroscuroDead All AlongDisposable WomanThe Dog Bites BackDriven to SuicideGayngsterHe Knows Too MuchThe Main Characters Do EverythingVillainous BreakdownThe StarscreamPainting the Mediumand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for The Big Combo, including Butt-Monkey, Chiaroscuro, Dead All Along.