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Black & White

1999·Movie
1h 37min·R

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

If you can't trust your partner, who can you trust?

Chris O'Brien, devote Catholic and rookie cop with LAPD, is assigned to partner with the hard-edged, street-smart Nora Hugosian. A serial killer is loose, and all the victims are low-life guys whom Nora has dealt with. So, when the tire tracks of a police car are found at a murder scene, she's the prime suspect of internal affairs investigator Simon Hertzel...
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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black & White

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Where can I stream Black & White legally?

Black & White is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black & White worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black & White rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Black & White?

1 h 37 min

Black & White runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black & White?

Critics20
Audiences40

Not quite. Audiences rate Black & White higher (40) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Black & White in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Black & White?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black & White in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.