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Crime and Punishment

1956Movie1 h 47 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about crime and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

Former student Raskolnikov is pushed to murder when struggling to pay the rent on his apartment. When the murder is being investigated by the police, Raskolnikov struggles between trying to hide his guilt and the pressure to confess.

Feels like

  • Psychological Crime Drama
  • Guilt and Redemption
  • Existential Anguish
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Brooding Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven
  • Historical Setting
  • Social Commentary

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Georges Lampin
Written by
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Charles Spaak
Produced by
Jules Borkon
Music by
Maurice Thiriet

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 4, 1956 · 1 h 47 min · Violence

Released
December 4, 1956
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crime and Punishment?"

Questions about Crime and Punishment

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crime and Punishment?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Crime and Punishment worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6).

Will I feel good after watching Crime and Punishment?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Crime and Punishment plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Crime and Punishment in English?

French

No, it was made in French.