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Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

1982Movie2 h 20 min

82
GreatGoodWatch score
82
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In 1846, Anthony Hope sails into London with the mysterious Sweeney Todd, a once-naive barber whose life and marriage was uprooted by a corrupt justice system.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Produced by
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Facts

September 12, 1982 · 2 h 20 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 12, 1982
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Music, Drama, Thriller, Horror, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Pet the Dog, Kick the Dog, City Noir +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?"

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Where can I stream Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?

In the United States, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street streams on Broadway HD. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Will Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street use?

Pet the DogKick the DogCity NoirPainting the MediumOne-Hour Work WeekBeauty Is Never TarnishedDouble MeaningSerial KillerLethal EateryBungled SuicideEven Evil Has StandardsWife Husbandryand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 tropes for it, including Pet the Dog, Kick the Dog, and City Noir.