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Catch-22

1970·Movie
2h 1min·R
73
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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Cathartic and nostalgic

  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

History, society, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The nice thing about war is that the person who kills you really has nothing against you. Personally.

A WWII military pilot makes a valiant effort to be certified insane in order to be excused from flying missions. But there's a catch.
Anti-War SatireDark HumorWWIIAbsurdity of WarPsychological ImpactCynical OutlookNostalgicHistorical SettingBlack Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Catch-22

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Catch-22 legally?

Catch-22 is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Catch-22 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Catch-22 rated?

RStrong languageViolence

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

How long is Catch-22?

2 h 1 min

Catch-22 runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Catch-22 based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Catch-22?

Critics76
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Catch-22 much the same way.

Was Catch-22 a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$25 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Catch-22 in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Catch-22?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Catch-22 in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Catch-22 use?

Adaptational HeroismAdapted OutAge LiftAmbiguously JewishAnd StarringAnswer CutCatch-22 DilemmaComposite CharacterDemoted to ExtraThe Film of the BookFlipping the BirdHow We Got Hereand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Catch-22, including Adaptational Heroism, Adapted Out, Age Lift.