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The Suspect

1945Movie1 h 25 min

CrimeDrama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–78%

A nerve-racking, gripping crime movie about history and crime, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

His Was a Strange Secret, Hers Was a Strange Love

Genial shopkeeper Philip has to endure the constant nagging of a shrewish wife while he secretly yearns for a pretty young stenographer. When the henpecking gets to be too much, Philip murders his wife and manages to make her death look like an accident. A ruthless blackmailer and a low-key detective both discover Philip's secret, and he has to decide which of them poses the more dangerous threat.

Feels like

  • Classic Film Noir
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Murder Mystery
  • Character Study
  • Suspenseful Drama
  • Post-War Cinema
  • Bleak Atmosphere
  • Understated Performance

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Robert Siodmak
Written by
Bertram Millhauser, James Ronald
Produced by
Islin Auster
Music by
Frank Skinner

Everyone

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Facts

January 26, 1945 · 1 h 25 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 26, 1945
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dope Slap, Kubrick Stare, The Man They Couldn't Hang +9

  • Dope Slap
  • Kubrick Stare
  • The Man They Couldn't Hang
  • Let Off by the Detective
  • Call-Back
  • After-Action Patch-Up
  • Foreshadowing
  • Stepping Out for a Quick Cup of Coffee
  • Colliding Criminal Conspiracies
  • Impaled with Extreme Prejudice
  • Exact Progress Bar
  • Smug Snake

12 of 26 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Suspect?"

Questions about The Suspect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Suspect?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Suspect from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Suspect worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Will I feel good after watching The Suspect?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Suspect use?

Dope SlapKubrick StareThe Man They Couldn't HangLet Off by the DetectiveCall-BackAfter-Action Patch-UpForeshadowingStepping Out for a Quick Cup of CoffeeColliding Criminal ConspiraciesImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceExact Progress BarSmug Snakeand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Dope Slap, Kubrick Stare, and The Man They Couldn't Hang.