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The Murderer Lives at Number 21

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1942 | 83 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It was critically acclaimed, though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Knives Out or The Bourne Identity, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 23 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    Critically acclaimed

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot

  • Pierre FresnayCommissaire Wens
  • Suzy DelairMila Malou
  • Jean TissierTriquet
  • Pierre LarqueyMr. Colin
  • Noël RoquevertDr. Linz
  • René GéninAlfred
  • Jean DespeauxKid Robert
  • Marc NatolArmand
  • Huguette VivierNurse Vania
  • Odette TalazacMadame Point