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The Bride Wore Black

1968·Movie
1h 47min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

She was a bride when the violence happened... now she's a widow and it's going to happen again.

Julie Kohler is prevented from suicide by her mother. She leaves home with the intent to track down, charm and kill five men who do not know her. What is her goal? What is her purpose?
Revenge ThrillerFrench CinemaMystery and SuspensePsychologicalStylishViolentIntrigueCharacter DrivenNoir Elements

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Bride Wore Black

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Where can I stream The Bride Wore Black legally?

The Bride Wore Black is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bride Wore Black worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bride Wore Black rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Bride Wore Black?

1 h 47 min

The Bride Wore Black runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bride Wore Black?

Critics85
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 85 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The Bride Wore Black much the same way.

Was The Bride Wore Black a box office hit?

Budget$747,000
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $747,000 to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 12.9 times its budget.

What language is The Bride Wore Black in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Bride Wore Black?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bride Wore Black in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bride Wore Black use?

Bluff the ImpostorFlashbackDiscreet Drink DisposalMeaningful NameDark and Troubled PastAdapted OutPlot HoleBald of EvilDramatic UnmaskAt the Opera TonightAdaptational VillainyCrusading Widowand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Bride Wore Black, including Bluff the Impostor, Flashback, Discreet Drink Disposal.