Film Noir (2022)

Name: Film Noir
Genre: Documentary, History
Rating: 7.4

Documentary · History

Thematically, film noir frequently centered on portrayals of women of questionable virtue—this had become rare in Hollywood post the pre-Code era. Double Indemnity, directed by Billy Wilder; setting the mould was Barbara Stanwyck’s unforgettable femme fatale, Phyllis Dietrichson. This series will explore the work & influences of directors & writers, including Nicholas Ray, Jules Dassin, Robert Siodmak, Fritz Lang, Edward Dmytryk, Orson Welles, Raoul Walsh, Jacques Tourneur and many more.

IMDb rating: 7.4 (25 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 +0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

8.17 avg 3 episodes 7.8 → 8.0 45 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Origins of Noir (1922-1940)	7.8	14
2	Classic Noir (1944-1958)	8.7	10
3	Styles of Noir (1944-1958 Continued)	8.0	10