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The Investigator

2008·Movie
1h 47min

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Tibor Malkáv is an andaverage 37-year-old man, who though not rich, leads a comfortable and uncomplicated life. All this changes when he finds out his mother is dying of cancer and the cost of surgery is well beyond his means. A one-eyed man known as the Cyclops offers Tibor a solution to his financial woes, however, there is a catch and Tibor has to kill someone in return. What follows is a chain reaction that has long-lasting and unexpected results.
Dark Crime ThrillerPsychological DramaMoral DilemmaSlow-Burn SuspenseBleak & RealisticHungarian CinemaConsequences of CrimeCharacter-Driven NarrativeNeo-Noir Elements

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Investigator worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Investigator rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Investigator?

1 h 47 min

The Investigator runs 1 h 47 min.

What language is The Investigator in?

HungarianEnglishFrench

It was made in Hungarian, with some English, French. Produced in Hungary.