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The Prowler

1951Movie1 h 33 min

DramaThriller
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Losey
Written by
Dalton Trumbo, Hans Wilhelm, Robert Thoeren
Produced by
John Huston, Sam Spiegel
Music by
Irving Friedman, Lyn Murray

Everyone

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Facts

May 25, 1951 · 1 h 33 min · Violence

Released
May 25, 1951
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Fridge Logic, Menacing Stroll, Trauma Button +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Prowler?"

Questions about The Prowler

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Prowler worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.1).

Will I feel good after watching The Prowler?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Prowler use?

Fridge LogicMenacing StrollTrauma ButtonYour Head A-SplodeSlashed ThroatLock-and-Load MontageGrave RobbingSomething about a RoseSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeVomit Discretion ShotAte His GunRed Herringand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Fridge Logic, Menacing Stroll, and Trauma Button.