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Melinda

1972·Movie
1h 49min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Crime, history, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

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YOUR kind of black film

A slick, smooth-talking, womanizing young black DJ falls hard for an enigmatic woman he's just met. Things take a turn for the worse, though, when she is found dead in his apartment. It turns out that she was killed by the local mob, which is trying to frame him for the crime. With the police after him, he calls on some of his old acquaintances to help clear his name and avenge the woman's death.
Blaxploitation ClassicCrime ThrillerRevenge Plot70s Urban ActionFramed ProtagonistCool ProtagonistHigh StakesMusic-DrivenMob ConflictStylized Violence

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Melinda legally?

Melinda is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Melinda worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Melinda rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Melinda?

1 h 49 min

Melinda runs 1 h 49 min.

What language is Melinda in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Melinda?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Melinda in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.