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Trapeze

1956·Movie
1h 45min·NR
69
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and tense

  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Sports, history, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

High...High...High...Above Them All! - in excitement! - in spectacle! - in fire, flesh and fury!

A pair of men try to perform the dangerous "triple" in their trapeze act. Problems arise when the duo is made into a trio following the addition of a sexy female performer.
Trapeze ArtistsCircus1950sRomanceDramaSpectacular StuntsTriple Trapeze ActShowbiz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Trapeze

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Is Trapeze worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 75%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Trapeze rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Trapeze?

1 h 45 min

Trapeze runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Trapeze?

Critics75
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Trapeze higher (75) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Trapeze a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$14 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 3.6 times its budget.

What language is Trapeze in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Trapeze?

9AUBRCAESGBIEINMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Trapeze in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Trapeze use?

Training MontageRunning GagDrowning My SorrowsOld FlameI LiedCould Say It, But...The RivalOff-into-the-Distance EndingSexy Sweater GirlFanserviceDowner BeginningLove Triangleand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Trapeze, including Training Montage, Running Gag, Drowning My Sorrows.