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The Night Porter

1974·Movie
1h 58min
67
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The Most Controversial Picture of Our Time!

A concentration camp survivor discovers her former torturer and lover working as a porter at a hotel in postwar Vienna. When the couple attempt to re-create their sadomasochistic relationship, his former SS comrades begin to stalk them.
Psychological DramaPost-War ViennaSadomasochistic RelationshipMoral AmbiguityExploitation CinemaControversialTense AtmosphereClass ConflictHistorical Context

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Night Porter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Night Porter legally?

The Night Porter is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Night Porter worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Night Porter rated?

NuditySexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Night Porter?

1 h 58 min

The Night Porter runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Night Porter?

Critics67
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 67 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Night Porter much the same way.

What language is The Night Porter in?

ItalianGermanLatinEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some German, Latin, English. Produced in Italy, France.

In how many countries can I watch The Night Porter?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Night Porter in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Night Porter use?

Dull SurpriseIcy Blue EyesUncanny Valley MakeupGray Rain of DepressionBigot with a CrushMeaningful NameAmbiguously JewishHe Knows Too MuchFan DisserviceCigarette of AnxietyTall, Dark, and HandsomeHigh-Class Glassand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Night Porter, including Dull Surprise, Icy Blue Eyes, Uncanny Valley Makeup.