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Don't Look Now

1973·Movie
1h 50min·R
82
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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Mystery, the mind, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, characters, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

Pass the warning.

While grieving a terrible loss, a married couple meet two mysterious sisters, one of whom gives them a message sent from the afterlife.
Grief and LossPsychological ThrillerEerie AtmosphereSupernatural MysteryVenice SettingSymbolic ImageryHaunting CinematographyUnsettling PremonitionsSlow Burn

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Don't Look Now legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Don't Look Now worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 95). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Look Now rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Don't Look Now?

1 h 50 min

Don't Look Now runs 1 h 50 min.

Is Don't Look Now based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Don't Look Now?

Critics94
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Don't Look Now higher (94) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Don't Look Now in?

EnglishItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch Don't Look Now?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Look Now in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Don't Look Now use?

Depraved DwarfRaincoat of HorrorAdaptation ExpansionMistaken from BehindAlien GeometriesCreepy ChildEvil Old FolksWomen Are WiserEek, a Mouse!!Dies Differently in AdaptationMisplaced AccentColor Motifand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Don't Look Now, including Depraved Dwarf, Raincoat of Horror, Adaptation Expansion.