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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

1920·Movie
1h 19min·NR
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes92%67%
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes92%67%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Violence6

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

The world's greatest actor in a tremendous story of man at his best and worst!

A doctor's research into the roots of evil turns him into a hideous depraved fiend.
Silent HorrorClassic Literature AdaptationPsychological ThrillerDoppelganger ThemeMoral DualityBlack and White FilmIntense PerformancesHistorical Setting

Crew

Directed by:
John S. Robertson, Shaw Lovett
Written by:
Robert Louis Stevenson, Clara Beranger, Clara Beranger
Produced by:
Adolph Zukor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Where can I stream Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde legally?

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

1 h 19 min

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde runs 1 h 19 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

Critics92
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde higher (92) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

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What tropes does Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde use?

Hidden Depthssplit-personality amnesiaThe RevealDowner EndingThe "The" Title ConfusionMy God, What Have I Done?Evil Feels GoodComposite CharacterUnstoppable RageLine-of-Sight NameYear XTuckerizationand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, including Hidden Depths, split-personality amnesia, The Reveal.