Notorious (1946)
A spy's dangerous mission to infiltrate Nazis in Brazil becomes tangled in a web of love and betrayal.
In order to help bring Nazis to justice, U.S. government agent T.R. Devlin recruits Alicia Huberman, the American daughter of a convicted German war criminal, as a spy. As they begin to fall for one another, Alicia is instructed to win the affections of Alexander Sebastian, a Nazi hiding out in Brazil. When Sebastian becomes serious about his relationship with Alicia, the stakes get higher, and Devlin must watch her slip further undercover.
How intense is Notorious?
Notorious is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick.
What Notorious feels like
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- suspensefulromanticatmospherictense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate nightLate night
Where to stream Notorious
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Is Notorious scary?
No. Notorious is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Notorious gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Notorious sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
How long is Notorious?
Notorious runs 1h 43m.
Where can I stream Notorious?
Notorious is streaming on Plex.
Does Notorious have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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