The Paradine Case

Looking for a drama that respects your time, available in the US on Fawesome? The Paradine Case is a real answer. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Gregory Peck anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Fawesome.

There is a reason The Paradine Case keeps coming up in conversation. The writing in The Paradine Case treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. In London, barrister Anthony Keane takes the case of Maddalena Paradine, a beautiful woman accused of poisoning her blind husband. Though happily married, Keane becomes infatuated with his enigmatic client and convinced of her innocence. His obsession clouds his judgment as he builds a defense implicating her servant, André Latour—an act that leads to devastating consequences both in court and at home. Gregory Peck and Ann Todd lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It was released in 1947. The performances in The Paradine Case do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

The Paradine Case is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Gregory Peck carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.

The Paradine Case was released in 1947, directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The full 114-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.