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The Editor

2014·Movie
1h 35min

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Mystery, crime, and show business

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

He'll leave you on the cutting room floor!

A one-time (and now one-handed) master film editor toiling in the cinematic sweatshops of 1970s Italy becomes the prime suspect in a series of brutal murders.
Giallo HomageBlack ComedySurreal Mystery1970s Italian CinemaGraphic ViolenceShowbiz SatireStylish & GrotesqueSelf-Aware

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Editor

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Where can I stream The Editor legally?

The Editor is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Editor worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 58%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Editor rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Editor?

1 h 35 min

The Editor runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Editor?

Critics58
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see The Editor much the same way.

What language is The Editor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Editor?

8ATAUCACHDEFRNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Editor in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.