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Mata Hari

1931·Movie
1h 29min·NR
55
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, mystery, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Men worshipped her like a goddess, only to be betrayed by a kiss!

A semi-fictionalized account of the life of Mata Hari, an exotic dancer who was accused of spying for Germany during World War I.
Exotic DancerWorld War ISpyingHistorical DramaIntrigueRomanceBetrayalFemme Fatale

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mata Hari legally?

Mata Hari is included with a subscription to TCM 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 Mata Hari worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mata Hari rated?

NRNuditySexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity and sexual content.

How long is Mata Hari?

1 h 29 min

Mata Hari runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mata Hari?

Critics67
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Mata Hari higher (67) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mata Hari a box office hit?

Budget$558,000
Box office$2 million

Yes. It cost about $558,000 to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Mata Hari in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mata Hari?

19ATAUBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIT+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mata Hari in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mata Hari use?

Evil CrippleFemme Fatale SpyHave a Gay Old TimeHigh-Class GlassHigh-Heel–Face TurnHoney TrapLeave Behind a PistolVery Loosely Based on a True StoryMacGuffinShot at DawnSpy FictionYou Have Outlived Your Usefulnessand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Mata Hari, including Evil Cripple, Femme Fatale Spy, Have a Gay Old Time.