Emergency

1962·Movie
1h 3min
82
GreatGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Emergency fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, mystery, and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When a little girl is knocked down it is discovered that there are only three donors of the right blood type to help with a life-saving operation. One is a murderer awaiting execution, one an atomic scientist selling secrets, and one an international footballer about to get his hundreth cap.
Medical EthicsMoral DilemmaCrime and RedemptionSports DramaSocial CommentarySuspenseful PlotCharacter-DrivenHigh Stakes

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Emergency

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Where can I stream Emergency legally?

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Is Emergency worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Emergency?

1 h 3 min

Emergency runs 1 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emergency?

Critics100
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Emergency higher (100) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Emergency in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Emergency?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emergency in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Emergency use?

Fiendish FraternityBeing Good SucksJerkass Has a PointNever My FaultVomit Indiscretion ShotElite School Means Elite BrainScrew This, I'm Outta HereCloudcuckoolanderShout-OutThe Whitest Black GuyIntimidating White PresenceBittersweet Endingand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Emergency, including Fiendish Fraternity, Being Good Sucks, Jerkass Has a Point.

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