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Notorious

1946·Movie
1h 43min
IMDb7.9Metacritic1007.9Rotten Tomatoes96%91%

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Masterful craft, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

Deep their love! Great the risk!

In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
Espionage ThrillerHitchcockian SuspenseIntense RomancePsychological DramaClassic CinemaMoral AmbiguityCold War IntrigueFemme FataleTaut & Gripping

Crew

Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock, William Dorfman, Gana Jones
Written by:
Ben Hecht, Clifford Odets, John Taintor Foote
Produced by:
Alfred Hitchcock, Barbara Keon
Composed by:
Roy Webb, Terry Kellum, Gil Grau

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Notorious

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Notorious legally?

FlixFlingIndieFlixPlexFawesomeIndieFlix ShortsMometu

Notorious is included with a subscription to FlixFling and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Notorious worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Notorious rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Notorious?

1 h 43 min

Notorious runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Notorious?

Critics98
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Notorious higher (98) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Notorious a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$25 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 12.3 times its budget.

What language is Notorious in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Notorious?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Notorious in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Notorious use?

My Girl Is Not a SlutMomma's BoyHoney TrapOh, Crap!Revenge Before ReasonImpairment Shot"Shut Up" KissBig BadPoisoned Chalice SwitcherooPretty in MinkIneffectual Sympathetic VillainSleeping Singleand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Notorious, including My Girl Is Not a Slut, Momma's Boy, Honey Trap.