The Conspirator

2011·Movie
2h 2min·PG-13

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The Conspirator fingerprint

Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, politics, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

One bullet killed the President. But not one man.

Mary Surratt is the lone female charged as a co-conspirator in the assassination trial of Abraham Lincoln. As the whole nation turns against her, she is forced to rely on her reluctant lawyer to uncover the truth and save her life.
Historical DramaLegal ThrillerPost-Civil War AmericaConspiracyIntenseCharacter-DrivenMoral DilemmaPolitical Intrigue

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Questions about The Conspirator

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Is The Conspirator worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Conspirator rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Conspirator?

2 h 2 min

The Conspirator runs 2 h 2 min.

Is The Conspirator based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on The Conspirator?

Critics56
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate The Conspirator higher (66) than critics (56). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Conspirator a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.

What language is The Conspirator in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Conspirator?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Conspirator in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Conspirator use?

Historical Villain UpgradeI Did What I Had to DoOh, Crap!Shown Their WorkKarma HoudiniKangaroo Court"Wanted!" PosterFrame-UpPet the DogWhat Happened to the Mouse?Based on a True StoryWham Lineand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Conspirator, including Historical Villain Upgrade, I Did What I Had to Do, Oh, Crap!.

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