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Patterns

1956Movie1 h 23 min

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

To eliminate internal opposition, a cruel CEO sabotages and humiliates a good-natured executive in an effort to force his resignation — and make the reticent new hire his new yes man.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Directed by
Fielder Cook
Written by
Rod Serling

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Facts

March 27, 1956 · 1 h 23 min · Drama

Released
March 27, 1956
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Patterns?"

Questions about Patterns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Patterns?

In the United States, Patterns streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, TCM, and Troma NOW, and it is free with ads on Plex, JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, DistroTV, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is Patterns worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

Will I feel good after watching Patterns?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Patterns plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.