Double Indemnity (1944)
A smooth-talking salesman and a femme fatale plot a perfect murder, but suspicion tightens its grip.
An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.
How intense is Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity is not scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What Double Indemnity feels like
- Tone
- pulpysuspensefulgrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
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Is Double Indemnity scary?
No. Double Indemnity is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Double Indemnity gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Double Indemnity sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Double Indemnity?
Double Indemnity is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Double Indemnity have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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