In a Lonely Place

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, In a Lonely Place is available in the US on fuboTV right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Humphrey Bogart anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Start it on fuboTV whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, In a Lonely Place earns its spot. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — In a Lonely Place earns every emotional beat it goes for. A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts. The performances from Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. In a Lonely Place came out in 1950. What elevates In a Lonely Place is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

In a Lonely Place is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Humphrey Bogart's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

In a Lonely Place was released in 1950, directed by Nicholas Ray. The full 93-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.