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Father Brown

1954·Movie
1h 31min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wholesome6
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Mystery, crime, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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An open and shut case of Guinness! Up to his EARS in chaos... Up to his NECK in laughs

Works of art are disappearing, stolen by a master thief, a master of disguise. Father Brown has two goals: to catch the thief and to save his soul.
Classic British MysteryClerical SleuthWhodunitArt TheftCharming & WittyMoral DilemmasCharacter-DrivenMid-Century CharmGood vs. Evil

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Father Brown legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Father Brown worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Father Brown rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Father Brown?

1 h 31 min

Father Brown runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Father Brown?

Critics57
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Father Brown much the same way.

What language is Father Brown in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom.