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The Maltese Falcon
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Huston. With Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George.
7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
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7.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Maltese Falcon.
MoviHero lists October 18, 1941 as the release date for The Maltese Falcon. John Huston is the listed director. The listed cast includes Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade, Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Gladys George as Iva Archer, Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 18, 1941
GenresCrime · Mystery · Thriller
Runtime1h 40m
DirectorJohn Huston
CastHumphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade, Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Gladys George as Iva Archer, Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Maltese Falcon right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Maltese Falcon runs 1h 40m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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These share a listed genre with The Maltese Falcon. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
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91 minutes shorter (9m). Shared genre: crime, thriller.
But less emotionally intenseRemembrance2026 · Runtime unavailableEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: crime, mystery, thriller.
But less demandingNo Sudden Move2021 · 1h 55mEstimated attention required: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: crime, thriller.
MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.7/10 from 1,984 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This is one of the rare and shining examples of film-making at its absolute finest.”
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“This is a pretty good movie that ages fairly well, but I do not feel compelled to pour superlatives down over as most reviews do…”
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“The cheaper the crook, the gaudier the patter.”
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“Recently re-released in glorious 4K (nope, I couldn't tell the difference, either) but, hey - any excuse to see this wonderful crime noir on a…”
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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7.3/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATERemembrance
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7.3/10
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2026·Crime · Thriller
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