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The File on Thelma Jordon

1949Movie1 h 40 minNR

DramaThriller
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A gripping, tense thriller movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

...SHE'LL LIE...KILL OR KISS HER WAY OUT OF ANYTHING!

Cleve Marshall, an assistant district attorney, falls for Thelma Jordon, a mysterious woman with a troubled past. When Thelma becomes a suspect in her aunt's murder, Cleve tries to clear her name.

Feels like

  • Classic Film Noir
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Fatal Attraction
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Suspenseful Plot
  • Complex Characters
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Betrayal and Deceit
  • Atmospheric Cinematography

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Robert Siodmak
Written by
Marty Holland, Ketti Frings
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Victor Young

Everyone

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Facts

November 4, 1949 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
November 4, 1949
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The File on Thelma Jordon?"

Questions about The File on Thelma Jordon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The File on Thelma Jordon?

JustWatch TV FreeIndieFlixPlexFawesomeIndieFlix Shorts

In the United States, The File on Thelma Jordon streams on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Plex, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is The File on Thelma Jordon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching The File on Thelma Jordon?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is The File on Thelma Jordon good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.