Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 3m
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
- 🟢 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief romantic moment between a married couple.
Drug Use: 🟢 10/100 (15s)
- 🟢 10/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:30] Characters are seen drinking alcohol at a social gathering.
Violence: 🟡 60/100 (2m 25s)
- 🔴 70/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:30] A murder attempt with a struggle and a pair of scissors.
- 🟡 50/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:15] Discussion of a planned murder and its execution.
Strong Language: 🟢 15/100 (5s)
- 🟢 15/100 [00:55:10 - 00:55:15] Mild language used in a tense moment.
Movie FAQ
Q: Who directed the movie 'Dial M for Murder' (1954)?
A: The movie 'Dial M for Murder' was directed by the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.
A: The movie 'Dial M for Murder' was directed by the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.
Q: What is the main plot of 'Dial M for Murder'?
A: The plot revolves around a former tennis player, Tony Wendice (Ray Milland), who blackmails a man into murdering his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), for her money. However, the plan goes awry when Margot kills the attacker in self-defense, leading to a tense game of cat and mouse.
A: The plot revolves around a former tennis player, Tony Wendice (Ray Milland), who blackmails a man into murdering his wealthy wife, Margot (Grace Kelly), for her money. However, the plan goes awry when Margot kills the attacker in self-defense, leading to a tense game of cat and mouse.
Q: Who plays the role of Margot Wendice in 'Dial M for Murder'?
A: Grace Kelly portrays Margot Wendice, the wife targeted by her husband's murderous scheme.
A: Grace Kelly portrays Margot Wendice, the wife targeted by her husband's murderous scheme.
Q: Is 'Dial M for Murder' based on a play?
A: Yes, 'Dial M for Murder' is based on the 1952 stage play of the same name by Frederick Knott. Alfred Hitchcock adapted it into a film while largely retaining the play's theatrical setting.
A: Yes, 'Dial M for Murder' is based on the 1952 stage play of the same name by Frederick Knott. Alfred Hitchcock adapted it into a film while largely retaining the play's theatrical setting.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'Dial M for Murder'?
A: The title refers to a key plot point where the murderer is instructed to dial the letter 'M' on a telephone to signal the start of the murder attempt. This moment becomes a crucial turning point in the story.
A: The title refers to a key plot point where the murderer is instructed to dial the letter 'M' on a telephone to signal the start of the murder attempt. This moment becomes a crucial turning point in the story.
