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The Black Marble

1980Movie1 h 50 min

44
WeakGoodWatch score
44
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

When alcoholic homicide investigator Valnikov is transferred to a burglary case that seems to involve a creepy dogcatcher, he's also given a new partner -- the pragmatic Sgt. Natalie Zimmerman, who's experiencing a midlife crisis and does not welcome Valnikov's company.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares.

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Crew

Directed by
Harold Becker
Written by
Joseph Wambaugh
Produced by
Frank Capra, Jr.

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Facts

March 7, 1980 · 1 h 50 min · Strong Language

Released
March 7, 1980
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Black Marble?"

Questions about The Black Marble

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Black Marble?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Black Marble worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (33).

Will The Black Marble make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is The Black Marble good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.