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Villain

1971Movie1 h 38 minR

CrimeDrama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes67%49%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes67%49%

Summary

In 1970s London, Scotland Yard orchestrates the downfall of mob boss Vic Dakin after he crosses the line by blackmailing Members of Parliament.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism
  • Adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Michael Tuchner
Written by
Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement, James Barlow
Produced by
Elliott Kastner, Alan Ladd Jr., Jay Kanter
Music by
Jonathan Hodge

Everyone

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Facts

May 26, 1971 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
May 26, 1971
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Crazy Jealous Guy, One-Woman Wail, Delinquent Hair +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Villain?"

Questions about Villain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Villain?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Villain from Apple TV Store. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Villain worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will I feel good after watching Villain?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.