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The Big Doll House

1971Movie1 h 35 minR

77
GreatGoodWatch score
77
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Jack Hill
Written by
Don Spencer
Music by
Hall Daniels

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Facts

April 30, 1971 · 1 h 35 min · R

Released
April 30, 1971
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Philippines
Budget
$125,000
Box office
$10 million
Available in
111 countries

Tropes

Dramatic Unmask, Unusual Euphemism, Food Fight +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Big Doll House?"

Questions about The Big Doll House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Big Doll House worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Will I feel good after watching The Big Doll House?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Big Doll House scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

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 tropes for it, including Dramatic Unmask, Unusual Euphemism, and Food Fight.