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Gaslight

1940·Movie
1h 24min
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%77%

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Gaslight fingerprint

Masterful craft, high energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline5
  • Scare4

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting10
  • Intrigue10
  • Direction9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Twenty years removed from Alice Barlow's murder by a thief looking for her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the very house where the crime was committed. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is still in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who he feels bears a striking resemblance to one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer can strike again and reclaim his bounty.
Classic Psychological ThrillerSuspenseful MysteryHistorical DramaMarital ManipulationMind-Bending IntrigueIconic PerformancesAtmospheric & TenseSlow-Burn NarrativeGaslighting Theme

Crew

Directed by:
George Pollock, Thorold Dickinson
Written by:
Bridget Boland, Patrick Hamilton, Patrick Hamilton
Produced by:
Richard Vernon, John Corfield
Composed by:
Muir Mathieson, Richard Addinsell, A.J. Brunker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Gaslight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gaslight legally?

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Gaslight is included with a subscription to fuboTV, YouTube TV, and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gaslight worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gaslight rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Gaslight?

1 h 24 min

Gaslight runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gaslight?

Critics100
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Gaslight higher (100) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Gaslight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Gaslight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gaslight in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gaslight use?

Laser-Guided KarmaServile SnarkerAdaptational NationalityHaunted House HistorianMaybe Ever AfterOminous FogMarrying the MarkHorrible Judge of CharacterMarket-Based TitleThe RemakeNever My FaultParental Abandonmentand 53 more

TV Tropes lists 65 storytelling tropes for Gaslight, including Laser-Guided Karma, Servile Snarker, Adaptational Nationality.