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The Strange Love of Martha Ivers

1946·Movie
1h 55min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

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About

Fate drew them together… and only murder could part them!

Three childhood friends, Martha, Walter and Sam, share a terrible secret. Over time, the ambitious Martha and the pusillanimous Walter have married. She is a cold businesswoman; he is the district attorney: a perfect combination to dominate the corrupt city of Iverstown at will. But the unexpected return of Sam, after years of absence, deeply disturbs the life of the odd couple.
Classic Film NoirIntense Crime DramaPsychological ThrillerMoral CorruptionFemme FataleTwisting PlotDark & BroodingExceptional ActingMystery & Intrigue

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Where can I stream The Strange Love of Martha Ivers legally?

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Brew in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?

1 h 55 min

The Strange Love of Martha Ivers runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Strange Love of Martha Ivers higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Strange Love of Martha Ivers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Strange Love of Martha Ivers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Strange Love of Martha Ivers in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Strange Love of Martha Ivers use?

Unrequited LoveFilm NoirWounded Gazelle GambitDark and Troubled PastCity NoirCoin Walk FlexingLove TriangleThe AlcoholicStaircase TumbleDistant PrologueDeceased Parents Are the BestFemme Fataleand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Strange Love of Martha Ivers, including Unrequited Love, Film Noir, Wounded Gazelle Gambit.