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Fear

1954Movie1 h 23 min

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–41%

A tense, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

Irene Wagner, the wife of the prominent German scientist Professor Albert Wagner, had been having an affair with Erich Baumann. She does not disclose this to her husband, hoping to preserve his innocence and their "perfect marriage". This fills her with anxiety and guilt. However, Johanna Schultze, Erich's jealous ex-girlfriend, learns about the affair and begins to blackmail Irene, turning Irene's psychological torture into a harsh reality.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Guilt-Ridden Narrative
  • Marital Strain
  • Blackmail Plot
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Character Study
  • Moral Compromise
  • Existential Anguish

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Roberto Rossellini
Written by
Sergio Amidei, Roberto Rossellini, Stefan Zweig
Produced by
Herman Millakowsky
Music by
Renzo Rossellini

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Facts

November 5, 1954 · 1 h 23 min · Drama

Released
November 5, 1954
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, Spanish, German
Made in
Germany, Italy
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

The Cavalry Arrives Late, Defrosting the Ice Queen, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness +9

  • The Cavalry Arrives Late
  • Defrosting the Ice Queen
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Crazy Jealous Guy
  • Neck Snap
  • Flat Character
  • Book Safe
  • From the Mouths of Babes
  • Drugs Are Bad
  • Mr. Fanservice
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Everyone Lives

12 of 99 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Fear?"

Questions about Fear

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fear?

Criterion

In the United States, Fear streams on Criterion. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Fear worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Fear plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Fear in English?

ItalianEnglishSpanishGerman

No, it was made in Italian, with some English, Spanish, and German.

What tropes does Fear use?

The Cavalry Arrives LateDefrosting the Ice QueenYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessCrazy Jealous GuyNeck SnapFlat CharacterBook SafeFrom the Mouths of BabesDrugs Are BadMr. FanserviceScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Everyone Livesand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including The Cavalry Arrives Late, Defrosting the Ice Queen, and You Have Outlived Your Usefulness.