The Great Lie

1941·Movie
1h 48min·NR

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The Great Lie fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Romance6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Sometimes there's a terrible penalty for telling the truth.

After a newlywed's husband apparently dies in a plane crash, she discovers that her rival for his affections is pregnant with his child.
1940s HollywoodComplex Female RelationshipsSecrets and LiesMelodramaEmotional TurmoilStrong PerformancesWWII EraIntrigue and SuspenseUnconventional Family

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Great Lie

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Where can I stream The Great Lie legally?

The Great Lie is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Lie worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Lie rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Great Lie?

1 h 48 min

The Great Lie runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is The Great Lie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Lie?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Lie in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great Lie use?

Back from the DeadBitch SlapChick FlickGood Girls Avoid AbortionFake PregnancyMarried to the JobMy Secret PregnancyArtistic Licence – LawMandatory MotherhoodLove TrianglePregnancy Makes You CrazyThe Reveal

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Great Lie, including Back from the Dead, Bitch Slap, Chick Flick.

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