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Watching the Detectives

2017·Movie
36min

Where to watch

DocAlliance Films

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Watching the Detectives fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Mystery, pop culture, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ain't no love in the heart of the city, stay safe people.

Immediately after the Boston Marathon bombing in April 2013, amateur detectives took the Internet chat rooms to try to find the culprits, looking for details in photographs uploaded to the sites that could point to the guilt of potential suspects.
Online SleuthingBoston Marathon Bombing AftermathInternet CultureCitizen DetectiveCrowd-Sourced InvestigationReal-Time MysteryDigital ForensicsConspiracy Theories

Crew

Directed by:
Chris Kennedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Watching the Detectives

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Where can I stream Watching the Detectives legally?

DocAlliance Films

Watching the Detectives is included with a subscription to DocAlliance Films in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Watching the Detectives worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Watching the Detectives?

0 h 36 min

Watching the Detectives runs 0 h 36 min.

What language is Watching the Detectives in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Watching the Detectives?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Watching the Detectives in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Watching the Detectives use?

Nerds Are SexyTitled After the SongManic Pixie Dream GirlModesty BedsheetStrange Minds Think AlikeHypocrite

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Watching the Detectives, including Nerds Are Sexy, Titled After the Song, Manic Pixie Dream Girl.