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Effigy: Poison and the City

2020Movie1 h 25 minPG-13

HistoryThriller
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes100%–

An intriguing, moving thriller movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Mystery
  • Crime Thriller
  • Female Empowerment
  • Class Conflict
  • German History
  • Intriguing Plot
  • Strong Female Leads
  • Social Commentary
  • 19th Century

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Udo Flohr
Written by
Peer Meter
Produced by
Patricia Ryan, Udo Flohr
Music by
Nic Raine

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Facts

October 9, 2020 · 1 h 25 min · PG-13

Released
October 9, 2020
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, History
Original language
German
Made in
Germany, United States
Budget
$485,000
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

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Where can I stream Effigy: Poison and the City?

PrimeJustWatch TV FreeBrewThe RokuHooplaPlexFilmzieDarkroom

In the United States, Effigy: Poison and the City streams on Prime, Brew, and Darkroom, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, Filmzie, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Reveel, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Brew, and MovieMe. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Effigy: Poison and the City worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Effigy: Poison and the City okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Effigy: Poison and the City good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Effigy: Poison and the City in English?

German

No, it was made in German.