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A Fantastic Fear of Everything

2012·Movie
1h 40min·R
41
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

The mind, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Jack is a children's author turned crime novelist whose detailed research into the lives of Victorian serial killers has turned him into a paranoid wreck, persecuted by the irrational fear of being murdered. When Jack is thrown a life-line by his long-suffering agent and a mysterious Hollywood executive takes a sudden and inexplicable interest in his script, what should be his big break rapidly turns into his big breakdown, as Jack is forced to confront his worst demons; among them his love life, his laundry and the origin of all fear.
Paranoid ThrillerDark ComedyPsychological HorrorBritish HumorEccentric CharactersAnxiety & FearCrime NovelistSurreal Elements

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream A Fantastic Fear of Everything legally?

A Fantastic Fear of Everything is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Fantastic Fear of Everything worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 34%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Fantastic Fear of Everything rated?

RDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.

How long is A Fantastic Fear of Everything?

1 h 40 min

A Fantastic Fear of Everything runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Fantastic Fear of Everything?

Critics33
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate A Fantastic Fear of Everything higher (49) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was A Fantastic Fear of Everything a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$96,948

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $96,948 worldwide, 6% of its budget.

What language is A Fantastic Fear of Everything in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Fantastic Fear of Everything?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Fantastic Fear of Everything in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.