Playing with Fire

1975·Movie
1h 52min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Playing with Fire fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A banker hires a seedy detective to find his daughter and keep her safe from kidnappers.
Mystery ThrillerHistorical CrimePsychological SuspenseCynicalNoirMoral AmbiguityEuropean CinemaMelancholy

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Playing with Fire

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Playing with Fire legally?

Playing with Fire is included with a subscription to MUBI, Cultpix, and Midnight Pulp in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FlixHouse, Fawesome, and Cineverse. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Playing with Fire worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Metacritic 97). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Playing with Fire rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagerySexual content

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and sexual content.

How long is Playing with Fire?

1 h 52 min

Playing with Fire runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Playing with Fire?

Critics97
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Playing with Fire higher (97) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Playing with Fire in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Playing with Fire?

10CAFRITMXSMUSVABMBSCH

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Playing with Fire in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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