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Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

1970Movie1 h 51 minR

DramaThriller
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Letterboxd4.2/5Metacritic897.5Rotten Tomatoes100%94%

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama movie about crime and politics, with standout direction and performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Rome, Italy. After committing a heinous crime, a senior police officer exposes evidence incriminating him because his moral commitment prevents him from circumventing the law and the social order it protects.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller Satire
  • Italian Cinema Masterpiece
  • Psychological Power Play
  • Institutional Critique
  • Existential Crime Drama
  • Stark & Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Iconic Performance by Gian Maria Volontè
  • Bleak Social Commentary
  • Non-Linear Narrative Structure

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Elio Petri
Written by
Elio Petri, Ugo Pirro
Produced by
Marina Cicogna, Daniele Senatore
Music by
Ennio Morricone, Bruno Nicolai

Everyone

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Facts

October 16, 1970 · 1 h 51 min · R

Released
October 16, 1970
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Villainous Breakdown, Gainax Ending, State Sec +9

  • Villainous Breakdown
  • Gainax Ending
  • State Sec
  • Bathtub Scene
  • Screw the Rules, I Make Them!
  • Hitler Cam
  • Cold-Blooded Torture
  • Police Are Useless
  • Dies Wide Open
  • Eagleland Osmosis
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Creator Cameo

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?"

Questions about Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion

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Where can I stream Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?

PrimefuboTV

In the United States, Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion streams on Prime and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 89). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (83).

Will I feel good after watching Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.

What tropes does Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion use?

Villainous BreakdownGainax EndingState SecBathtub SceneScrew the Rules, I Make Them!Hitler CamCold-Blooded TorturePolice Are UselessDies Wide OpenEagleland OsmosisVillain ProtagonistCreator Cameoand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Villainous Breakdown, Gainax Ending, and State Sec.