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The Big House

1930·Movie
1h 29min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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The Big House fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The unforgettable film now spoken in Spanish!

The Spanish-language version of 1930's The Big House.
1930s Prison DramaSpanish-LanguageCrime and PunishmentHistoricalSocial CommentaryIntrigueClass ConflictPrison Life

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Big House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big House legally?

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Is The Big House worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big House rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Big House?

1 h 29 min

The Big House runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big House?

Critics75
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate The Big House higher (75) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Big House in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Big House use?

Institutional ApparelHostage SituationSo Much for StealthWelcome EpisodeDirty CowardDay Hurts Dark-Adjusted EyesThe Stool PigeonYou Are Number SixLaser-Guided KarmaIdiot BallNever Learned to ReadGo Mad from the Isolationand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Big House, including Institutional Apparel, Hostage Situation, So Much for Stealth.