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The Murderers Are Among Us

1946·Movie
1h 21min
IMDb7.4

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KanopyFlixFlingMometu

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, society, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

After returning from a concentration camp, Susanne finds a traumatized ex-soldier living in her apartment in bombed out Berlin. Together the two try to move past their experiences during WWII.
Post-War TraumaGerman ExpressionismPsychological DramaMoral ReckoningBlack and White FilmSocial CommentaryRedemptionHistorical ContextRelationships

Crew

Directed by:
Wolfgang Staudte, Hans Heinrich
Written by:
Wolfgang Staudte
Produced by:
Herbert Uhlich, Herbert Uhlich, Willi Herrmann
Composed by:
Ernst Roters, Ernst Roters, Dr. Klaus Jungk

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Murderers Are Among Us legally?

KanopyFlixFlingMometu

The Murderers Are Among Us is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Murderers Are Among Us worth watching?

71
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Murderers Are Among Us rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Murderers Are Among Us?

1 h 21 min

The Murderers Are Among Us runs 1 h 21 min.

What language is The Murderers Are Among Us in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch The Murderers Are Among Us?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Murderers Are Among Us in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Murderers Are Among Us use?

Flat CharacterBeauty Is Never TarnishedI Have a FamilySmart People Play ChessInstant Drama, Just Add TracheotomyFanserviceChekhov's GunAge-Gap RomanceMatch CutConversation CutScenery GornFlashbackand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Murderers Are Among Us, including Flat Character, Beauty Is Never Tarnished, I Have a Family.