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Woman on the Run

1950·Movie
1h 17min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes88%78%
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Crime, mystery, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

As Startling as Your OWN Scream in the Night!

Frank Johnson, a sole witness to a gangland murder, goes into hiding and is trailed by Police Inspector Ferris, on the theory that Frank is trying to escape from possible retaliation. Frank's wife, Eleanor, suspects he is actually running away from their unsuccessful marriage. Aided by a newspaperman, Danny Leggett, Eleanor sets out to locate her husband. The killer is also looking for him, and keeps close tabs on Eleanor.
Noir ThrillerGangland MurderHiding WitnessSan Francisco SettingSuspenseful ChaseUnsuccessful MarriageNewspaper InvestigationClassic Crime

Crew

Directed by:
Norman Foster, Maurie M. Suess
Written by:
Norman Foster, Ross Hunter, Alan Campbell
Produced by:
Ben Hersh, Howard Welsch
Composed by:
Fred Lau, Arthur Lange, Emil Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Woman on the Run

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Where can I stream Woman on the Run legally?

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Woman on the Run 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also 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 Woman on the Run worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Woman on the Run rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Woman on the Run?

1 h 17 min

Woman on the Run runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Woman on the Run?

Critics88
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Woman on the Run higher (88) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Woman on the Run in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Woman on the Run?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Woman on the Run in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Woman on the Run use?

Deadpan SnarkerDramatic IronyTagalong ReporterHe Knows Too MuchLoyal Animal CompanionRelationship-Salvaging DisasterStarving ArtistThe RevealI Never Said It Was PoisonFilm NoirFemme FataleBlackmail Backfireand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Woman on the Run, including Deadpan Snarker, Dramatic Irony, Tagalong Reporter.