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Perpetrator

2023·Movie
1h 41min

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Growing up, fantasy, and mystery

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Jonny Baptiste is a reckless teen sent to live with her estranged Aunt Hildie. On the event of her eighteenth birthday, she experiences a radical metamorphosis: a family spell that redefines her called Forevering. When several teen girls go missing at her new school, a mythically feral Jonny goes after the Perpetrator.
Body HorrorComing-of-Age HorrorDark FantasyFemale-Led RevengeTransformative NarrativeStylized & SurrealUncanny & GrotesqueMythic UndertonesProvocativeIndie Horror

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Perpetrator legally?

Perpetrator is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Perpetrator worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Perpetrator rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Perpetrator?

1 h 41 min

Perpetrator runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Perpetrator?

Critics73
Audiences40

Not quite. Critics rate Perpetrator higher (73) than audiences (40). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Perpetrator in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Perpetrator?

29ARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKECES+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Perpetrator in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.