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Crimes of Passion

1984·Movie
1h 47min·R
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic524.6Rotten Tomatoes54%60%
IMDb6.4Metacritic524.6Rotten Tomatoes54%60%

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Romance4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

It's a Lovely Life.

Fashion designer Joanna Crane leads a double life. By night she is China Blue, a prostitute who's attracted the attention of a sexually frustrated private detective, and a psychopathic priest in possession of a murderous sex toy.
Erotic ThrillerPsychosexual HorrorDouble LifeSexual ObsessionPsychopathic CharactersCult FilmNeo-NoirProvocative Content

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Russell, Pat Kehoe, Robert M. Rolsky
Written by:
Barry Sandler
Produced by:
Donald P. Borchers, Larry A. Thompson, Linda Francis
Composed by:
Andy Nelson, Rick Wakeman, Craig Felburg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Crimes of Passion legally?

fuboTVKanopyPluto TVShout! Factory TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

Crimes of Passion is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crimes of Passion worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crimes of Passion rated?

RNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Crimes of Passion?

1 h 47 min

Crimes of Passion runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crimes of Passion?

Critics53
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 53 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Crimes of Passion much the same way.

What language is Crimes of Passion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Crimes of Passion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crimes of Passion in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Crimes of Passion use?

BookendsDark and Troubled PastDouble EntendreModesty TowelNature TinklingNaughty NunsThe Peeping TomSecret Sex WorkerSex Is Evil, and I Am HornyPlatonic ProstitutionStalker Shrine

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for Crimes of Passion, including Bookends, Dark and Troubled Past, Double Entendre.