See How They Run
See How They Run

See How They Run

2022
Movie
99 min
English

In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users74%
Director: Tom GeorgeGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1950s London, a film producer enlists a jaded detective to investigate the murder of a screenwriter at the premiere of a stage adaptation of his own work. As Inspector Stoppard and Constable Stalker delve into the case, they uncover a complex web of secrets and lies involving the film's cast and crew. The investigation leads them through the glamorous but treacherous world of West End theatre, where everyone seems to have a motive.

Critical Reception

See How They Run received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty script, stylish direction, and strong performances, particularly from the ensemble cast. Some reviewers found the plot to be a bit convoluted, but most appreciated its playful take on the classic whodunit genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and witty Agatha Christie-esque caper with a stellar cast.
  • Visually stylish with a clever script that keeps you guessing.
  • While occasionally overstuffed, its comedic timing and performances are highlights.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's humor and the performances of the main cast, finding it to be an entertaining and stylish mystery. Some viewers wished for a more straightforward plot but generally appreciated the playful approach to the genre.

Fun Fact

The film's opening scene, depicting the murder, was inspired by the famous 1952 play 'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie, which is also set in London and features a play within a play.

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Streaming Banter

Streaming Banter

SEE HOW THEY RUN IS A 2022 MOVIE. GRADE: B-. (HULU). > It has a strong #WesAnderson feel. A couple of weeks ago the quirky director Wes Anderson released his newest movie #ThePhoenicianScheme. There have been plenty of ads for it, tha...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

See How They Run meddles through its runtime in mediocrity until the final 20 minutes (which are fantastic!). Not horrible overall, but not worth a repeat. See How They Run lagged along for about the first hour of the movie but really pi...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan gel really well together in this rather entertaining spoof of all thing Agatha Christie. The latter is the newbie constable "Stalker" - an enthusiastic young woman who is saddled on the experienced, gin-loving...