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The Narrow Margin

1952·Movie
1h 11min·NR
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

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A Fortune If They Seal Her Lips!...A Bullet If They Fail!

A tough cop meets his match when he has to guard a gangster's widow on a train journey from Chicago to Los Angeles.
Gritty Film NoirTense Chase ThrillerTicking Clock SuspenseClaustrophobic SettingHard-Boiled DetectiveDangerous Femme FataleFatal Train RideCops vs MobEconomical Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Richard Fleischer, William Cameron Menzies, William Dorfman
Written by:
Earl Felton, Jack Leonard, Martin Goldsmith
Produced by:
Stanley Rubin
Composed by:
Clem Portman, Francis M. Sarver

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Narrow Margin

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Where can I stream The Narrow Margin legally?

YouTube TV

The Narrow Margin is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Narrow Margin worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Narrow Margin rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Narrow Margin?

1 h 11 min

The Narrow Margin runs 1 h 11 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Narrow Margin?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate The Narrow Margin higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Narrow Margin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Narrow Margin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Narrow Margin in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.