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The Guilty

2000·Movie
1h 48min·R
58
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The evil that men do

Callum Crane, a lawyer and would-be federal judge, jeopardizes his chances at a judgeship by forcing himself on his secretary. He then worsens the situation by trying to have the woman murdered. Further complicating matters, he assigns the task to a young man who, unbeknownst to Crane, is actually his son, Nathan. Nathan refuses to do the deed, but not before informing several people, one of whom tries to take on the job.
Psychological ThrillerCrime DramaLegal IntrigueMoral DilemmaClass ConflictTwisted Family SecretsSlow-Burn SuspenseDark & Brooding

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Is The Guilty worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Guilty rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Guilty?

1 h 48 min

The Guilty runs 1 h 48 min.

What language is The Guilty in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Guilty?

22AUCMCYDKESFIGBGGGHISITKEMWNG+8

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Guilty in 22 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Guilty use?

I'll Pretend I Didn't Hear ThatDrowning My SorrowsMinimalismHallucinationsTalking Down the SuicidalThe KindnapperEntertainingly WrongDesk Sweep of RageKilling in Self-DefenseNot His BloodInsane Equals ViolentTV Telephone Etiquetteand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Guilty, including I'll Pretend I Didn't Hear That, Drowning My Sorrows, Minimalism.