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The Maltese Falcon

1941Movie1 h 40 minPG

CrimeMystery
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic978.3Rotten Tomatoes99%91%

A gripping, tense mystery movie about crime and mystery, with standout dialogue and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

He's a Killer When He Hates!

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

Feels like

  • Film Noir Classic
  • Hard-boiled Detective
  • Intricate Mystery
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Iconic Characters
  • Crime Thriller
  • Cinematic Landmark
  • Atmospheric Black & White
  • Suspenseful

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
John Huston
Written by
John Huston, Dashiell Hammett
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis, Henry Blanke, Al Alleborn
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein, Adolph Deutsch

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Facts

October 18, 1941 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
October 18, 1941
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$375,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
86 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Dead Partner, Did Not Get the Girl, Adaptational Ugliness +9

  • Dead Partner
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • Adaptational Ugliness
  • Cut Himself Shaving
  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • I Reject Your Reality
  • Detective Patsy
  • Pretender Diss
  • A MacGuffin Full of Money
  • Femme Fatale
  • Criminally Attractive
  • I Will Wait for You

12 of 90 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Maltese Falcon?"

Questions about The Maltese Falcon

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Where can I stream The Maltese Falcon?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Maltese Falcon streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is The Maltese Falcon worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 97). Critics rate it higher (98 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is The Maltese Falcon okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Maltese Falcon use?

Dead PartnerDid Not Get the GirlAdaptational UglinessCut Himself ShavingSexy Discretion ShotI Reject Your RealityDetective PatsyPretender DissA MacGuffin Full of MoneyFemme FataleCriminally AttractiveI Will Wait for Youand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 tropes for it, including Dead Partner, Did Not Get the Girl, and Adaptational Ugliness.