The Iron Claw

1916Movie6 h 40 min

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Only Episode 7, "The Hooded Helper," of this 20-Episode Serial is known to survive. All other episodes are believed to be lost.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

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Written by
George B. Seitz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 28, 1916 · 6 h 40 min · Violence

Released
February 28, 1916
Runtime
6 h 40 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure
Original language
English

Tropes

Abusive Parents, Weapon Title, Heroic Build +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Iron Claw worth watching?"

Questions about The Iron Claw

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Iron Claw worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (81).

Will I feel good after watching The Iron Claw?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Iron Claw plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Iron Claw use?

Abusive ParentsWeapon TitleHeroic BuildIt's All About MeDisappointing Older SiblingEstablishing Character MomentThe PatriarchUnexpected VirginAdaptational AttractivenessBig Brother InstinctAdaptational Angst DowngradeThe Facelessand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Weapon Title, and Heroic Build.