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Arabesque

1966·Movie
1h 45min
65
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

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Ultra Mod. Ultra Mad. Ultra Mystery.

When a plot against a prominent Middle Eastern politician is uncovered, David Pollock, a professor of ancient hieroglyphics at Oxford University, is recruited to help expose the scheme. Pollock must find information believed to be in hieroglyphic code and must also contend with a mysterious man called Beshraavi. Meanwhile, Beshraavi's lover, Yasmin Azir, seems willing to aid Pollock -- but is she really on his side?
Classic Spy ThrillerMystery PlotInternational IntrigueStylish CinematographyWitty DialogueSuspenseful ChaseGlamorous SettingPolitical ConspiracyCode Breaking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Arabesque legally?

Arabesque is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Arabesque worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Arabesque?

1 h 45 min

Arabesque runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arabesque?

Critics74
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Arabesque higher (74) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Arabesque in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arabesque?

5BRESGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arabesque in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.