Fear

1996·Movie
1h 37min·R
72
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Relentless energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension10
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Together forever. Or else.

Nicole Walker always dreamed of being swept away by someone special — someone strong, sexy and sensitive who would care for her more than anything else in the world. David is all that and more: a modern-day knight who charms and seduces her, body and soul. But her perfect boyfriend is not all he seems to be. His sweet facade masks a savage, dark side that will soon transform Nicole's dream into a nightmare.
Psychological ThrillerObsessive RomanceStalker StoryTeen Horror ElementsSuspensefulDark Relationship DramaViolent ClimaxNineties ThrillerComing-of-Age Nightmare

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fear

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Where can I stream Fear legally?

Fear is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Fear worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fear rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fear?

1 h 37 min

Fear runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fear?

Critics88
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Fear higher (88) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Fear in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fear?

67ARATAUBEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCOCR+53

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fear in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fear use?

Everyone LivesThis Is a DrillDefrosting the Ice QueenGut PunchChase SceneBeauty Is BadI Gave My WordCheerful ChildIn the BackYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessAction DadImplied Death Threatand 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 storytelling tropes for Fear, including Everyone Lives, This Is a Drill, Defrosting the Ice Queen.

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