The Chase

1946·Movie
1h 26min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes40%43%

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The Chase fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Chuck Scott gets a job as chauffeur to tough guy Eddie Roman; but Chuck's involvement with Eddie's fearful wife becomes a nightmare.
Film NoirPsychological ThrillerFemme FataleChauffeurNightmareBlackmailTwisted PlotClassic CinemaSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Ripley, Jack Voglin
Written by:
Philip Yordan, Cornell Woolrich
Produced by:
Eugene Frenke, Seymour Nebenzal, Joe Popkin
Composed by:
Heinz Roemheld, Corson Jowett, Michel Michelet

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Chase

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Chase legally?

JustWatch TVKanopyFlixFlingPlexPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeFilmBox+DistroTV

The Chase is included with a subscription to FlixFling and FilmBox+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Chase worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 40%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Chase rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Chase?

1 h 26 min

The Chase runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Chase?

Critics40
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate The Chase higher (54) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Chase in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Chase?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Chase in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Chase use?

Crusading LawyerFace–Heel TurnImprobable Aiming SkillsHot PursuitBullying a DragonAre We Getting This?Vomit Discretion ShotLove Makes You CrazyDark ComedyVanity License PlateAction GirlIronic Echo Cutand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for The Chase, including Crusading Lawyer, Face–Heel Turn, Improbable Aiming Skills.

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