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The Cheat

1949Movie1 h 31 minNR

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5

Summary

The life of a weak-willed man is thrust into a downward spiral by the scheming of his manipulative girlfriend and her mother.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Yves Allégret
Written by
Jacques Sigurd
Produced by
Émile Natan, André Paulvé

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Facts

July 26, 1949 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
July 26, 1949
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Yellow Peril, Sexual Extortion, Chiaroscuro +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cheat?"

Questions about The Cheat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Cheat?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Cheat worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching The Cheat?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is The Cheat plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Cheat in English?

French

No, it was made in French.