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Thinner

1996·Movie
1h 32min·R

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Family Dynamics3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Let the curse fit the crime.

An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.
Body HorrorSupernatural ThrillerPsychological HorrorCurseOrganized CrimeMysteryRevengeWeight Loss

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Thinner legally?

Thinner is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Thinner worth watching?

38
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thinner rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Thinner?

1 h 32 min

Thinner runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Thinner based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Thinner?

Critics26
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate Thinner higher (48) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Thinner a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$15 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is Thinner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Thinner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Thinner in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Thinner use?

Weight Loss HorrorAt Least I Admit ItCouldn't Find a PenRevenge MyopiaAffably EvilFat BastardFat SuitInvestigator ImpersonationIronySpared by the AdaptationOff the WagonSerial Escalationand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Thinner, including Weight Loss Horror, At Least I Admit It, Couldn't Find a Pen.