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The Net

1953·Movie
1h 26min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Net fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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FASTER THAN SOUND come the sensational thrills in this modern epic of the air!

A secret jet aircraft capable of traveling three times the speed of sound is being developed by a group of scientists. On the day of the test flight, one of the scientists dies in a mysterious accident, and there are many arguments concerning the flight itself; some think it should be ground-controlled while Heathley (James Donald) wants it to be a manned flight with himself at the controls. Conflict also arises when one of his fellow scientists, taking advantage of Heathley's lack of attention toward his wife, Lydia (Phyllis Calvert), makes some moves on her. Then there is the question of just who is the enemy agent on the project.
Classic Espionage ThrillerCold War IntrigueMid-Century Sci-FiMarital DramaScientific EthicsMysterious DeathEnemy WithinSuspenseful NarrativePeriod Piece

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Is The Net worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Net rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is The Net?

1 h 26 min

The Net runs 1 h 26 min.

Is The Net based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Net in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.