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Macao

1952·Movie
1h 21min·NR

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Macao fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A sultry chanteuse, a hunk on the lam and a fortune in stolen gems

Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?
Film NoirExotic LocaleRomantic IntrigueAmerican ExileCrime LordUndercover Operation1950s StyleAtmospheric Cinematography

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Macao legally?

Macao is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Macao worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Macao rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Macao?

1 h 21 min

Macao runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Macao?

Critics40
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Macao higher (63) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Macao in?

EnglishcnJapanese

It was made in English, with some cn, Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Macao?

10AUBECAFRITJPLUNLROUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Macao in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.