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Bluebeard

1963·Movie
1h 52min
64
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History, a real life story, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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The most shocking scandal Paris ever saw!

Paris, France, during the First World War. While thousands of soldiers die every day on the battlefields, Henri Landru, a seemingly respectable furniture dealer, married and father of four children, relentlessly feeds his own sinister factory of death.
Historical Crime DramaBased on True EventsPsychological ThrillerSerial KillerDark and DisturbingInterwar PeriodFrench CinemaCharacter StudyMorbid Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bluebeard legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bluebeard worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bluebeard rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bluebeard?

1 h 52 min

Bluebeard runs 1 h 52 min.

Is Bluebeard based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Bluebeard in?

FrenchEnglish

It was made in French, with some English. Produced in Italy, France.

In how many countries can I watch Bluebeard?

30ATBEBGCACHCYCZDEDKEEESFIFRGR+16

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bluebeard in 30 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bluebeard use?

Child Marriage VetoFaux Affably EvilDeus ex MachinaGuilt-Induced NightmareThe CavalryImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceAdaptational Alternate EndingFemale Angel, Male DemonPeek-a-Boo CorpseThe BluebeardBeard of EvilBack from the Deadand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for Bluebeard, including Child Marriage Veto, Faux Affably Evil, Deus ex Machina.