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Whirlpool

1950·Movie
1h 38min·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Tomorrow she will know what she did tonight!!

The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
Film NoirPsychological ThrillerHypnotismMurder MysteryMind ControlDeceptive AppearancesFemme FataleClassic HollywoodSuspenseful Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Whirlpool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Whirlpool legally?

Whirlpool is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Whirlpool worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Whirlpool rated?

NRSuicide themes

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

How long is Whirlpool?

1 h 38 min

Whirlpool runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Whirlpool?

Critics92
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Whirlpool higher (92) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Whirlpool in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Whirlpool?

2JPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Whirlpool in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Whirlpool use?

The AlibiBlackmailBrainwashedCassandra TruthClear My NameThe Corpse Stops HereDaddy IssuesDestroy the EvidenceThe Film of the BookTrophy WifeFrame-UpSpiritual Successorand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Whirlpool, including The Alibi, Blackmail, Brainwashed.