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The Guilty

2018·Movie
1h 25min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic837.9Rotten Tomatoes98%87%

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The Guilty fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and performances

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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

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About

The crime is bigger than you think

Police officer Asger Holm, demoted to desk work as an alarm dispatcher, answers a call from a panicked woman who claims to have been kidnapped. Confined to the police station and with the phone as his only tool, Asger races against time to get help and find her.
Real-Time ThrillerCrime InvestigationPsychological TensionMinimalist SettingIntense Phone CallRace Against TimeCharacter-DrivenNordic Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Gustav Möller, Nikolaj Tarp, Emelie Appelin
Written by:
Gustav Möller, Emil Nygaard Albertsen
Produced by:
Anja Philip, Henrik Zein, Ada Kaalund
Composed by:
Philip Nicolai Flindt, Oskar Skriver, Torben Greve

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Guilty

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Where can I stream The Guilty legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexMagnolia Selects

The Guilty is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Guilty worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Guilty rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is The Guilty?

1 h 25 min

The Guilty runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Guilty?

Critics91
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate The Guilty higher (91) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Guilty in?

Danish

It was made in Danish. Produced in Denmark.

In how many countries can I watch The Guilty?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Guilty in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Guilty use?

Disconnected by DeathNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Ominously Open DoorThese Hands Have KilledOutliving One's OffspringNot His BloodThe RevealDeath of a ChildRudely Hanging UpOffscreen BreakupAccidental MurderLet Me Tell You a Storyand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Guilty, including Disconnected by Death, Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Ominously Open Door.