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Crooked House

2017·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A private investigator helps a former flame solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather, who lived in a sprawling estate surrounded by his idiosyncratic family.
Classic WhodunitIntricate Family SecretsSuspenseful MysterySlow-Burn InvestigationWealthy Estate SettingEnsemble CastPeriod PieceTwisty Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Crooked House legally?

Crooked House is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Crooked House worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Crooked House rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Crooked House?

1 h 55 min

Crooked House runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Crooked House based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Crooked House?

Critics58
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Crooked House much the same way.

What language is Crooked House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Crooked House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Crooked House in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Crooked House use?

Disproportionate RetributionTempting FateWho Murdered the Asshole?Adapted OutHenpecked HusbandWould Harm a ChildAnd I'm the Queen of ShebaHeads or Tails?Hero's Classic CarSmall Name, Big EgoMaybe Ever AfterRed Herringand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Crooked House, including Disproportionate Retribution, Tempting Fate, Who Murdered the Asshole?.