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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

1992·Movie
1h 25min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life and pop culture

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

She knows a sucker when she sees one.

Blonde, bouncy Buffy is your typical high school cheerleader. But all that changes when a strange man informs her she's been chosen by fate to kill vampires.
Campy Vampire ActionPop Culture Parody90s NostalgiaTeenage SuperheroCheerleader vs VampiresSupernatural ComedyCult ClassicStrong Female Lead

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buffy the Vampire Slayer legally?

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Buffy the Vampire Slayer worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Buffy the Vampire Slayer rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

1 h 25 min

Buffy the Vampire Slayer runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

Critics42
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Buffy the Vampire Slayer higher (53) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Buffy the Vampire Slayer a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$17 million

Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Buffy the Vampire Slayer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Buffy the Vampire Slayer in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Buffy the Vampire Slayer use?

Arrow CatchGood Is Not NiceProtagonist TitleAmusement Park of DoomDeveloping Doomed CharactersPast-Life MemoriesMs. FanserviceSadistForeshadowingCasting GagSomething Else Also RisesPragmatic Heroand 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 storytelling tropes for Buffy the Vampire Slayer, including Arrow Catch, Good Is Not Nice, Protagonist Title.