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The Thin Man

1934·Movie
1h 31min·NR

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and situational comedy

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody5

World

History, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A laugh tops every thrilling moment!

Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora. Their holiday is interrupted when the daughter of Nick’s former client asks for help finding her missing father, eccentric inventor Clyde Wynant. When Wynant’s body is discovered, Nick is drawn back into the investigation, with Nora eagerly joining him. As the couple questions Wynant’s family, friends, and business associates, a tangled web of greed, deception, and murder begins to unravel.
1930s MysteryScrewball ComedyStylish DetectiveGlamorous SettingQuick-Witted BanterCharming CoupleClassic HollywoodLighthearted Intrigue

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Questions about The Thin Man

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Where can I stream The Thin Man legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Thin Man worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 86). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Thin Man rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Thin Man?

1 h 31 min

The Thin Man runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Thin Man?

Critics92
Audiences81

Not quite. Critics rate The Thin Man higher (92) than audiences (81). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Thin Man a box office hit?

Budget$226,408
Box office$1 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $226,408 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What language is The Thin Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Thin Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Thin Man in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Thin Man use?

Summation GatheringSpit TakeOops! I Forgot I Was MarriedLoyal Animal CompanionEstablishing Character MomentChekhov's GunWhat If the Baby Is Like MeBusman's HolidayEarly-Installment Weirdness"Wanted!" PosterFunny Background EventAsk a Stupid Question...and 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for The Thin Man, including Summation Gathering, Spit Take, Oops! I Forgot I Was Married.