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The Paradine Case

1947Movie1 h 54 min

DramaMystery
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes71%50%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes71%50%

Summary

In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

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Directed by
Alfred Hitchcock
Written by
David O. Selznick, Robert Hichens
Produced by
David O. Selznick
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

December 29, 1947 · 1 h 54 min · Strong Language

Released
December 29, 1947
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$4 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Accidental Public Confession, Ambiguous Situation, Betty and Veronica +5

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Where can I stream The Paradine Case?

Fawesome

In the United States, The Paradine Case is free with ads on Fawesome. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Paradine Case worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 64). Critics rate it higher (68 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Is The Paradine Case good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Paradine Case a box office flop?

Budget$4 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $4 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.