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The Sound and the Shadow

2014·Movie
1h 30min

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Be careful what you listen for.

An allergy-ridden, eavesdropping sound engineer and his boisterous new roommate are thrust into a missing girl case when he discovers clues to her disappearance in his neighborhood recordings.
EavesdroppingSound EngineerMissing GirlUrban MysteryCharacter-DrivenSlow-Burn SuspenseAuditory CluesIntimate Drama

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Sound and the Shadow legally?

The Sound and the Shadow is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sound and the Shadow worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Sound and the Shadow?

1 h 30 min

The Sound and the Shadow runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Sound and the Shadow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.