The Intruder

1962·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Politics, society, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He Fed Their Fears And Turned Neighbor Against Neighbor!

A man in a gleaming white suit comes to a small Southern town on the eve of integration. He calls himself a social reformer. But what he does is stir up trouble--trouble he soon finds he can't control.
Social CommentaryRacial TensionSmall Town DramaPsychological TensionPolitical IntrigueSouthern United StatesCharacter StudySlow Burn1960s America

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Intruder

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Where can I stream The Intruder legally?

The Intruder is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Darkroom. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Intruder worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Intruder rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Intruder?

1 h 24 min

The Intruder runs 1 h 24 min.

Is The Intruder based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Intruder?

Critics80
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see The Intruder much the same way.

What language is The Intruder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Intruder?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Intruder in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Intruder use?

The CasanovaOnly Sane ManGun NutVillainous BreakdownSouthern Gothic SatanLarge HamPompous Political PunditPlaying SickFalse Rape Accusation

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Intruder, including The Casanova, Only Sane Man, Gun Nut.

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