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Tower of London

1939·Movie
1h 32min
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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In the 15th century, Richard, Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother, King Edward IV of England.
Historical DramaRoyal IntrigueShakespearean TragedyPolitical ManeuveringClassic HollywoodMachiavellian VillainDark AmbitionPower StruggleTudor Era

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tower of London legally?

You can 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 Tower of London worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tower of London rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Tower of London?

1 h 32 min

Tower of London runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tower of London?

Critics83
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Tower of London higher (83) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Tower of London in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Tower of London use?

Absurdly High-Stakes GameEvil CrippleKlingon PromotionOff with His Head!Spiteful SpitJanitor Impersonation InfiltrationA Child Shall Lead ThemBizarre Beverage UsePrincess in RagsShoot the MessengerHandy CuffsThe Executionerand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Tower of London, including Absurdly High-Stakes Game, Evil Cripple, Klingon Promotion.