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Sapphire

1959Movie1 h 32 minNR

CrimeMystery
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–69%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Rotten Tomatoes–69%

Summary

Two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- including the girl's white boyfriend and his disapproving parents -- the detectives wade through a stubbornly entrenched sludge of racism and bigotry.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Basil Dearden
Written by
Janet Green
Produced by
Michael Relph
Music by
Philip Green

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Facts

November 2, 1959 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
November 2, 1959
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Pass Fail, Joggers Find Death, Faking the Dead +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Sapphire?"

Questions about Sapphire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sapphire?

PlexCriterionTubi TV

In the United States, Sapphire streams on Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Sapphire worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2 and Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching Sapphire?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.