Movie

I See a Dark Stranger

1946 · 112 min

A quirky wartime chase that mixes gentle romance with spy intrigue, carried by a fiery heroine and a wry, old-fashioned charm.

Tagline: The woman hunt is on... For the girl with the little black book.
Overview: Proud Irishwoman Bridie Quilty journeys to Dublin while World War II rages across Europe. During her travels, she encounters J. Miller, who recruits her as a Nazi spy. She acquires the necessary information that leads to the breakout of a German spy who holds key information about the Allies' newest offensive plans. However, the arrival of British officer David Baynes and his romancing of Bridie lead to unexpected consequences.
How it feels: Whimsical, tense, romantic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, loyalty, deception, love
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
loyalty
deception
love
obsession
Places: countryside
small town
sea
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild