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A Double Life

1947Movie1 h 44 minNR

DramaThriller
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes88%66%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes88%66%

Summary

A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
George Cukor
Written by
Ruth Gordon, Garson Kanin
Produced by
Michael Kanin
Music by
Miklós Rózsa

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Facts

December 25, 1947 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
December 25, 1947
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Becoming the Mask, Blackface, Downer Ending +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream A Double Life?"

Questions about A Double Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Double Life?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Double Life worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Will I feel good after watching A Double Life?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.