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The Docks of New York

1928·Movie
1h 16min·NR
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

The Docks of New York fingerprint

A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A blue-collar worker on New York's depressed waterfront finds his life changed after he saves a woman attempting suicide.
Silent EraWorking ClassWaterfront DramaRedemptionMelodramaSocial RealismEmotional IntensityRomance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Docks of New York

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Docks of New York legally?

The Docks of New York is included with a subscription to Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Docks of New York worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Docks of New York rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Docks of New York?

1 h 16 min

The Docks of New York runs 1 h 16 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Docks of New York?

Critics100
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Docks of New York higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Docks of New York in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Docks of New York?

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

What tropes does The Docks of New York use?

"What Now?" EndingThe Masochism TangoHope SpotDeath by Woman ScornedSinister MinisterCity of AdventureBar BrawlBathroom Stall GraffitiDriven to SuicideFetch QuestInterrupted SuicideThe Cynicand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Docks of New York, including "What Now?" Ending, The Masochism Tango, Hope Spot.