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The Silent Partner

1978·Movie
1h 42min·R
76
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

It's not about the money… It's about revenge.

Toronto, Canada. A few days before Christmas, Miles Cullen, a bored teller working at a bank branch located in a shopping mall, accidentally learns that the place is about to be robbed when he finds a disconcerting note on one of the counters.
Crime ThrillerHeistPsychological SuspenseCat and MouseMoral AmbiguityNeo-NoirChristmas SettingBank Robbery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Silent Partner

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Where can I stream The Silent Partner legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 The Silent Partner worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Silent Partner rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Silent Partner?

1 h 42 min

The Silent Partner runs 1 h 42 min.

Is The Silent Partner based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Silent Partner?

Critics76
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Silent Partner much the same way.

What language is The Silent Partner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Silent Partner?

5AUBRESFRUS

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

What tropes does The Silent Partner use?

Femme FataleAx-CrazyMama's Baby, Papa's MaybeRedemption Equals DeathDepraved BisexualThe SociopathAll Girls Want Bad BoysGentleman ThiefOut-GambittedChekhov's GunBlack-and-Gray MoralitySmug Snakeand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Silent Partner, including Femme Fatale, Ax-Crazy, Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe.