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Sphere

1998Movie2 h 14 minPG-13

39

WeakGoodWatch score

39

WeakGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

A spacecraft is discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, presumed to be at least 300 years old and of alien origin. A crack team of scientists and experts is assembled and taken to the ocean floor to investigate.

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Friends night
Pure escapism
Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

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Directed by: Barry Levinson
Written by: Michael Crichton, Paul Attanasio, Stephen Hauser
Produced by: Barry Levinson, Michael Crichton, Andrew Wald
Music by: Elliot Goldenthal

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Facts

February 13, 1998 · 2 h 14 min · PG-13

Released: February 13, 1998
Runtime: 2 h 14 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $80 million
Box office: $37 million
Available in: 69 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Reality Warper, I Always Wanted to Say That, You Are Not Ready +9

12 of 106 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sphere?"

Questions about Sphere

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sphere?

In the United States, Sphere is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Sphere worth watching?

39

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (24).

Is Sphere okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is Sphere plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will Sphere scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Sphere a box office flop?

Budget$80 million

Box office$37 million

Yes: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $37 million worldwide, 46% of its budget.

What tropes does Sphere use?

Reality WarperI Always Wanted to Say ThatYou Are Not ReadyYou Can't Fight FateClap Your Hands If You BelieveNoodle IncidentSinister GeometryTentacled TerrorParrot ExpositionI Was Young and Needed the MoneyIn Space, Everyone Can See Your FaceArtistic License – Biologyand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Reality Warper, I Always Wanted to Say That, and You Are Not Ready.