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Effigy: Poison and the City

2020·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%–
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%–

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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1828 in the German port city of Bremen: A female law clerk tries to prove her worth during the investigation of a series of poisonings.

1828 in the German port city of Bremen: Two very different women collide in an age that has no place for either of them. One strives for a career in law, at a time when women aren't even admitted to universities. The other has lived life outside the law and may now have to pay the tab. One of them needs to get her head together – while the other would do anything not to lose hers. -- Based on a true story.
Historical MysteryCrime ThrillerFemale EmpowermentClass ConflictGerman HistoryIntriguing PlotStrong Female LeadsSocial Commentary19th Century

Crew

Directed by:
Max Gleschinski, Udo Flohr
Written by:
Peer Meter
Produced by:
Udo Flohr, Patricia Ryan
Composed by:
Nic Raine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Effigy: Poison and the City legally?

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Effigy: Poison and the City is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Brew, Darkroom, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, and MovieMe. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Effigy: Poison and the City worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Effigy: Poison and the City rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Effigy: Poison and the City?

1 h 25 min

Effigy: Poison and the City runs 1 h 25 min.

Is Effigy: Poison and the City based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Effigy: Poison and the City?

Critics100
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Effigy: Poison and the City higher (100) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Effigy: Poison and the City in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Effigy: Poison and the City?

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