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The Anderson Tapes

1971·Movie
1h 39min·PG

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance4
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

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About

The Crime of the Century!

Thief Duke Anderson—just released from ten years in jail—takes up with his old girlfriend in her posh apartment block, and makes plans to rob the entire building. What he doesn't know is that his every move is being recorded on audio and video, although he is not the subject of any surveillance.
Heist ThrillerSurveillance ThemeSlow-Burn TensionIntricate PlotUrban CrimePsychological AngleCharacter-DrivenAtmospheric1970s Aesthetic

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Questions about The Anderson Tapes

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Where can I stream The Anderson Tapes legally?

The Anderson Tapes is included with a subscription to fuboTV, FlixFling, and IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Anderson Tapes worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Anderson Tapes rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Anderson Tapes?

1 h 39 min

The Anderson Tapes runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Anderson Tapes based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Anderson Tapes?

Critics68
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate The Anderson Tapes higher (68) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Anderson Tapes a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$5 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is The Anderson Tapes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Anderson Tapes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Anderson Tapes in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Anderson Tapes use?

Big Brother Is WatchingBolivian Army EndingThe CaperCaper RationalizationComposite CharacterRight Hand Versus Left HandUriah GambitMalevolent Masked Men

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for The Anderson Tapes, including Big Brother Is Watching, Bolivian Army Ending, The Caper.