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Never Take Sweets from a Stranger

1960·Movie
1h 21min
73
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

...and then he made us play that silly game...

Peter Carter, his wife Sally and their young daughter Jean move to a sleepy Canadian village, where Peter has been hired as a school principal. Their idyll is shattered when Jean becomes the victim of an elderly, and extremely powerful, paedophile. The film was neither a box office nor a critical success, it garnered criticism for breaking a significant public taboo.
Disturbing Social DramaChild ExploitationPsychological ThrillerTaboo Subject MatterIntense & UnsettlingJustice & DenialBleak & Somber ToneCharacter-Driven ConflictClassic British Drama

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Never Take Sweets from a Stranger legally?

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger rated?

Disturbing imagerySuicide themesStrong language

Content advisories: disturbing imagery, suicide themes, and strong language.

How long is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?

1 h 21 min

Never Take Sweets from a Stranger runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Never Take Sweets from a Stranger?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Never Take Sweets from a Stranger in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.