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The Cobweb

1955Movie2 h 4 min

Drama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes67%47%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes67%47%

Summary

Patients and staff at a posh psychiatric clinic clash over who chooses the clinic’s new drapes – but drapes are the least of their problems.

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  • Date night
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  • Teens

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Crew

Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Written by
John Paxton, William Gibson
Produced by
John Houseman
Music by
Leonard Rosenman

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Facts

June 7, 1955 · 2 h 4 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 7, 1955
Runtime
2 h 4 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

The Alcoholic, All Psychology Is Freudian, Death of a Child +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Cobweb?"

Questions about The Cobweb

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Where can I stream The Cobweb?

TCM

In the United States, The Cobweb streams on TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Cobweb worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (55).

Is The Cobweb plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Cobweb good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.