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The Other

1972Movie1 h 48 minPG

DramaHorror
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic65–
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic65–

Summary

A series of gruesome accidents plague a small American farming community in the summer of 1935, encircling two identical twin brothers and their family.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Robert Mulligan
Written by
Tom Tryon
Produced by
Robert Mulligan
Music by
Jerry Goldsmith, Alexander Courage

Everyone

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Facts

May 24, 1972 · 1 h 48 min · PG

Released
May 24, 1972
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Other?"

Questions about The Other

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Other?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Other worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 65).

Is The Other okay for kids?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Other scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching The Other?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.