The Maltese Falcon (1941)
A cynical detective navigates a shadowy world of criminals and a deceptive woman, all seeking a fabled statuette.
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
How intense is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip.
What The Maltese Falcon feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Maltese Falcon
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 16, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Maltese Falcon for you?
Is The Maltese Falcon scary?
No. The Maltese Falcon is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Maltese Falcon gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Maltese Falcon sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon is streaming on Max.
Does The Maltese Falcon have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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