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The Big Doll House

1971·Movie
1h 35min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou're watching with familyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Their bodies were caged, but not their desires. They would do anything for a man - or to him.

Female prisoners in a Philippine jail are being subjected to sadistic torture. Five of the women, along with the help of two men, plot an escape.
ExploitationWomen in PrisonTortureSadisticFemale solidarityRevengeOppressionCult filmPhilippine cinema

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Big Doll House

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Where can I stream The Big Doll House legally?

The Big Doll House is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Cultpix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Big Doll House worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Doll House rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Big Doll House?

1 h 35 min

The Big Doll House runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Doll House?

Critics100
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate The Big Doll House higher (100) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Big Doll House a box office hit?

Budget$125,000
Box office$10 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $125,000 to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 80.0 times its budget.

What language is The Big Doll House in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch The Big Doll House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Doll House in 111 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big Doll House use?

Dramatic UnmaskUnusual EuphemismFood FightHellhole PrisonShameful StripGodiva HairCold-Blooded TortureDowner EndingButch LesbianCaptain Smooth and Sergeant RoughTitle DropSudden Downer Endingand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for The Big Doll House, including Dramatic Unmask, Unusual Euphemism, Food Fight.