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Arlington Road

1999·Movie
1h 57min·R
IMDb7.2Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes62%74%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWFandango at Home Free

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What's your score?

Your score

Arlington Road fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Fear Thy Neighbor.

Bedraggled college professor Michael Faraday has been vexed — and increasingly paranoid — since his wife's accidental death in a botched FBI operation. When a seemingly all-American couple set up house next door, Michael begins to suspect there’s more to them than meets the eye.
Paranoid ThrillerSuspenseful & TenseConspiracy TheoryPsychological DramaChilling RealismUnsettling & DisturbingTwist EndingModern EspionageDomestic Threat

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Pellington, Vince Deadrick Jr., Jerry Grandey
Written by:
Ehren Kruger
Produced by:
Ellen Chenoweth, Eric Zuckerman, Richard S. Wright
Composed by:
Randy Thom, Randy Thom, Angelo Badalamenti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Arlington Road

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Arlington Road legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWFandango at Home FreeShout! Factory TVPlexFawesome

Arlington Road is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Fandango at Home Free, and Shout! Factory 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 Arlington Road worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arlington Road rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Arlington Road?

1 h 57 min

Arlington Road runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arlington Road?

Critics64
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Arlington Road higher (72) than critics (64). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Arlington Road a box office hit?

Budget$31 million
Box office$41 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $31 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Arlington Road in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Arlington Road?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arlington Road in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arlington Road use?

Freudian ExcuseWham LineChase SceneDead Person ImpersonationKilled OffscreenDoes This Remind You of Anything?Have You Told Anyone Else?He Knows Too MuchAffably EvilHostage SituationFall GuyMake It Look Like an Accidentand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Arlington Road, including Freudian Excuse, Wham Line, Chase Scene.