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The Bigamist

1953·Movie
1h 20min·NR
67
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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Wanted by two women!

San Francisco businessman Harry Graham and his wife and business partner, Eve, are in the process of adopting a child. When private investigator Mr. Jordan uncovers the fact that Graham has another wife, Phyllis, and a small child in Los Angeles, he confesses everything.
Film NoirMarriageSecrecyMoral DilemmaClassic CinemaInfidelityMysteryCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bigamist

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Where can I stream The Bigamist legally?

The Bigamist is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bigamist worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 73%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bigamist rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Bigamist?

1 h 20 min

The Bigamist runs 1 h 20 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bigamist?

Critics73
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate The Bigamist higher (73) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Bigamist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bigamist?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bigamist in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bigamist use?

Sleeping SingleSlip into Something More ComfortableBetty and VeronicaActor AllusionMarried to the JobOh, Crap!Dark SecretDoor-Closes EndingSecret Other FamilyNo Romantic ResolutionCelebrity ParadoxFatal Flawand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for The Bigamist, including Sleeping Single, Slip into Something More Comfortable, Betty and Veronica.