
Side Street
Where temptation lurks!
Directed by Anthony Mann
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A classic noir morality tale about a desperate man's single impulsive act spiraling into inescapable criminal entanglement and paranoia.
A struggling young father-to-be gives in to temptation and impulsively steals an envelope of money from the office of a corrupt attorney. Instead of a few hundred dollars, it contains $30,000. When he decides to return the money, things go wrong - and that is only the beginning of his troubles.
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Does Side Street end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Side Street sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Side Street easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Side Street scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Side Street violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
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Like Side Street
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Side Street
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Side Street, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Side Street, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Side Street, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































