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Who's That Knocking at My Door

1968Movie1 h 30 minR

65
GoodGoodWatch score

A melancholic, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Mean Streets was just around the corner.

A Catholic New Yorker falls in love with a girl and wants to marry her, but he struggles to accept her past and what it means for their future.

Feels like

  • Catholic Guilt
  • Early Scorsese
  • New York
  • Coming of Age
  • Psychological Drama
  • Independent Film
  • Melancholy
  • Controversial

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Written by
Martin Scorsese

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Facts

September 8, 1968 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
September 8, 1968
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Unbuilt Trope, Mooks, Date Rape +9

  • Unbuilt Trope
  • Mooks
  • Date Rape
  • The Oner
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Downer Ending
  • Creator Cameo
  • Madonna-Whore Complex
  • Random Events Plot
  • Author Avatar
  • No Name Given
  • A Minor Kidroduction

12 of 33 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Who's That Knocking at My Door?"

Questions about Who's That Knocking at My Door

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Where can I stream Who's That Knocking at My Door?

In the United States, Who's That Knocking at My Door streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Who's That Knocking at My Door worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Who's That Knocking at My Door good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Who's That Knocking at My Door plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Who's That Knocking at My Door use?

Unbuilt TropeMooksDate RapeThe OnerChekhov's GunDowner EndingCreator CameoMadonna-Whore ComplexRandom Events PlotAuthor AvatarNo Name GivenA Minor Kidroductionand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Unbuilt Trope, Mooks, and Date Rape.