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I See a Dark Stranger

1946·Movie
1h 52min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

History and war

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

The woman hunt is on... For the girl with the little black book.

Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
WWII Spy ThrillerIrish Historical DramaRomantic SuspenseClassic Hollywood NoirPatriotic ConflictMoral AmbiguityAtmospheric Period PieceTense Espionage

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Where can I stream I See a Dark Stranger legally?

I See a Dark Stranger is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I See a Dark Stranger worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is I See a Dark Stranger?

1 h 52 min

I See a Dark Stranger runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I See a Dark Stranger?

Critics80
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see I See a Dark Stranger much the same way.

What language is I See a Dark Stranger in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch I See a Dark Stranger?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I See a Dark Stranger in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I See a Dark Stranger use?

Reveal ShotDeus ex MachinaMacGuffinHow We Got HereMiles GloriosusCaptain ErsatzNot What I Signed Up ForHoney PotMathematician's AnswerInner MonologueHey, Wait!Hollywood Darknessand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for I See a Dark Stranger, including Reveal Shot, Deus ex Machina, MacGuffin.