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The Hoodlum

1951·Movie
1h 1min·NR
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–45%

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The Hoodlum fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

One way road to the chair for today's greatest menace !

Vincent Lubeck is a vicious ex-convict. His criminal activities are despised by his family, but he uses and abuses them in the course of his crimes. Eventually his own brother must stand up to him.
Gritty Crime DramaPost-War AmericaDysfunctional FamilyMoral DecayPsychological TensionBrother vs BrotherSocial CommentaryRedemption Struggle

Crew

Directed by:
Max Nosseck, Arthur Hammond
Written by:
Sam Neuman, Sam Neuman, Nat Tanchuck
Produced by:
Sam Neuman, Nat Tanchuck, Jack Schwarz
Composed by:
Darrell Calker, Earl Snyder

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Hoodlum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hoodlum legally?

fuboTVHooplaFlixFlingPlexPublic Domain MoviesFawesomeDistroTVFull Moon

The Hoodlum is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Public Domain Movies. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hoodlum worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hoodlum rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Hoodlum?

1 h 1 min

The Hoodlum runs 1 h 1 min.

What language is The Hoodlum in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hoodlum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hoodlum in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hoodlum use?

Hey, Wait!Spurned into SuicideIn Medias ResDown in the DumpsEven Bad Men Love Their MamasGood-Times MontageJob TitleAll Girls Want Bad BoysBlack SheepMama Didn't Raise No CriminalSibling TriangleBeware the Nice Onesand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for The Hoodlum, including Hey, Wait!, Spurned into Suicide, In Medias Res.