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The Final Conflict

1981·Movie
1h 48min·R
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic345.8Rotten Tomatoes29%33%
IMDb5.5Metacritic345.8Rotten Tomatoes29%33%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Faith and meaning, politics, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

The power of evil is no longer in the hands of a child.

Damien Thorn has helped rescue the world from a recession, appearing to be a benign corporate benefactor. When he then becomes U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Damien fulfills a terrifying biblical prophecy. He also faces his own potential demise as an astronomical event brings about the second coming of Christ.
AntichristBiblical ProphecyPolitical IntrigueSupernatural HorrorEnd of DaysOccult ThrillerDark ThemesPsychological HorrorReligious Conflict

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Newman, Dusty Symonds, Graham Baker
Written by:
David Seltzer, Andrew Birkin
Produced by:
Richard Donner, Andrew Birkin, Maude Spector
Composed by:
Jerry Goldsmith, Colin Miller, William Trent

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Final Conflict

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Where can I stream The Final Conflict legally?

Prime

The Final Conflict is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 The Final Conflict worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Final Conflict rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Final Conflict?

1 h 48 min

The Final Conflict runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Final Conflict?

Critics32
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Final Conflict higher (49) than critics (32). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Final Conflict a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$20 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.

What language is The Final Conflict in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Final Conflict?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Final Conflict in 66 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Final Conflict use?

Accidental MurderAll for NothingBittersweet EndingBuried AliveCard-Carrying VillainContrasting Sequel Main CharacterThe CorruptorDefiant to the EndEye ScreamCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveHeel–Face Door-SlamWould Hurt a Childand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Final Conflict, including Accidental Murder, All for Nothing, Bittersweet Ending.