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Stolen Life

1939·Movie
1h 30min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Romance8
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Adapted from the best-selling novel by K. J. Benes, A Stolen Life serves as a tour de force for German actress Elizabeth Bergner, whose husband Paul Czinner directed the film. Bergner stars as identical twins Sylvina and Martina, whose mild sibling rivalry intensifies when one of the girls tricks the other's sweetheart Alan McKenzie (Michael Redgrave) into proposing to the wrong twin.
Romantic DramaIdentity TheftSibling RivalryMistaken Identity1930s SettingPsychological TensionEmotional ComplexityComplex Relationships

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Stolen Life worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Stolen Life?

1 h 30 min

Stolen Life runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stolen Life?

Critics80
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see Stolen Life much the same way.

What language is Stolen Life in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.