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The League of Gentlemen

1960·Movie
1h 56min·NR
79
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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Crime, society, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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What is the league ... Who are the gentlemen ?

Involuntarily-retired Colonel Hyde recruits seven other dissatisfied ex-servicemen for a special project. Each of the men has a skeleton in the cupboard, is short of money, and is a service-trained expert in his field. The job is a bank robbery, and military discipline and planning are imposed by Hyde and second-in-command Race on the team, although civilian irritations do start getting in the way.
British Crime HeistSatiricalDark ComedyPost-War BritainEx-Military PersonnelCaper FilmSocial CommentarySharp DialogueIntriguing Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The League of Gentlemen legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The League of Gentlemen worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The League of Gentlemen rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The League of Gentlemen?

1 h 56 min

The League of Gentlemen runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The League of Gentlemen?

Critics83
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see The League of Gentlemen much the same way.

What language is The League of Gentlemen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The League of Gentlemen?

7CAESGBITSMUSVA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The League of Gentlemen in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The League of Gentlemen use?

Stranger in a Familiar LandDramatic IronyPerp WalkQuintessential British GentlemanOnly in It for the MoneyHeroic SacrificeShout-OutCamp StraightCreator CameoSleep DeprivationGas Mask MooksPragmatic Villainyand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for The League of Gentlemen, including Stranger in a Familiar Land, Dramatic Irony, Perp Walk.