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Murder: By Reason of Insanity

1985·Movie
1h 40min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
IMDb6.4

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, society, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The man she loves most is the man she fears most.

A married couple from Poland emigrates to the U.S.,. but things don't turn out as well as they had imaged. The husband's business fails, while his wife's career really takes off. The husband, unable to cope with the pressures of his failed business, his failing marriage and the adjustments necessary to live in a completely different society, begins to take out his frustrations on his wife.
Psychological ThrillerImmigration DramaMarriage BreakdownSocial CommentaryBleak OutlookCharacter StudyCrime1980s Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Page
Written by:
Scott Swanton, Marilyn Goldstein
Produced by:
Lawrence Schiller, Deborah Joy LeVine, Garrison M. Singer
Composed by:
John Cacavas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Murder: By Reason of Insanity legally?

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Is Murder: By Reason of Insanity worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Murder: By Reason of Insanity rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Murder: By Reason of Insanity?

1 h 40 min

Murder: By Reason of Insanity runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Murder: By Reason of Insanity based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Murder: By Reason of Insanity in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Murder: By Reason of Insanity?

2CAUS

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