Thought Crimes

2015·Movie
1h 21min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, a real life story, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Can you be found guilty for your most dangerous thoughts?

Dubbed “The Cannibal Cop,” former NYPD officer Gilberto Valle was charged with conspiring to kidnap and eat women but argued it was all a fantasy. His story made headlines both for its disturbing details and its potential to kick off a trend of thought-policing across the nation. Featuring intimate interviews with Valle and insights from experts, Thought Crimes explores if someone can be found guilty for their most dangerous thoughts.
True Crime DocumentaryCannibal Cop CaseThought PolicingPsychological ExplorationMoral PanicInternet FantasiesLegal EthicsSocial Commentary

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Where can I stream Thought Crimes legally?

Thought Crimes is included with a subscription to HBO Max 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 Thought Crimes worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thought Crimes rated?

RDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is Thought Crimes?

1 h 21 min

Thought Crimes runs 1 h 21 min.

Is Thought Crimes based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Thought Crimes?

Critics89
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Thought Crimes higher (89) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Thought Crimes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Thought Crimes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Thought Crimes in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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