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The Organization

1971·Movie
1h 48min·PG
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

One honest cop has the guts to take on "The Organization."

After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.
Gritty Crime DramaSocially ConsciousPolice Procedural1970s San FranciscoAction & IntriguePolitical UndertonesBlaxploitation EraMorality & JusticeVirgil Tibbs Series

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Where can I stream The Organization legally?

The Organization is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Organization worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Organization rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Organization?

1 h 48 min

The Organization runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Organization?

Critics25
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate The Organization higher (44) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Organization in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Organization?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Organization in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Organization use?

All for NothingBedsheet LadderThe CaperDriven to SuicideSilence Is GoldenTurn in Your BadgeSpy SpeakHigh-Altitude InterrogationVigilante ManTitle DropFingertip Drug Analysis

TV Tropes lists 11 storytelling tropes for The Organization, including All for Nothing, Bedsheet Ladder, The Caper.