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Death of a Cyclist

1955Movie1 h 28 minNR

CrimeDrama
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%86%
89
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%86%

Summary

A couple having an affair strike a bicyclist with their car and do not offer aid out of fear of their relationship being exposed.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Crew

Directed by
Juan Antonio Bardem
Written by
Luis Fernando de Igoa, Juan Antonio Bardem
Produced by
Manuel J. Goyanes
Music by
Isidro B. Maiztegui

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Facts

September 7, 1955 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
September 7, 1955
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
Spanish
Also spoken
English
Made in
Spain, Italy
Available in
42 countries

Tropes

Answer Cut, As You Know, Blackmail +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Death of a Cyclist?"

Questions about Death of a Cyclist

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Where can I stream Death of a Cyclist?

Criterion

In the United States, Death of a Cyclist streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is Death of a Cyclist worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Will I feel good after watching Death of a Cyclist?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Death of a Cyclist plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Death of a Cyclist in English?

SpanishEnglish

No, it was made in Spanish, with some English.

What tropes does Death of a Cyclist use?

Answer CutAs You KnowBlackmailWhat You Are in the DarkLaser-Guided KarmaVisual Title Drop"Blackmail" Is Such an Ugly WordOminous FogToros y FlamencoConversation CutIronic JuxtapositionBlack Sheepand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Answer Cut, As You Know, and Blackmail.