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Weapons

2025·Movie
2h 9min·R
IMDb7.4Metacritic817.3Rotten Tomatoes93%80%

Where to watch

PrimeHBO Max

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Your score

Weapons fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou want fast pacingYou scare easily

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About

Last night at 2:17 AM, every child from Mrs. Gandy's class woke up, got out of bed, went downstairs, opened the front door, walked into the dark ...and they never came back.

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Supernatural Mystery ThrillerPsychological HorrorSmall-Town SecretsGrief and TraumaAtmospheric DreadEnsemble Cast DramaSlow-Burn SuspenseUncanny Valley AestheticCommunity ParanoiaEmotional Catharsis through Fear

Crew

Directed by:
Zach Cregger, Ashley Patterson, Townson Wells
Written by:
Zach Cregger
Produced by:
Josh Brolin, Zach Cregger, Pete Chiappetta
Composed by:
Zach Cregger, Zach Cregger, Ryan Holladay

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Questions about Weapons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Weapons legally?

PrimeHBO Max

Weapons is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Weapons worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Weapons rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageSuicide themes

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

How long is Weapons?

2 h 9 min

Weapons runs 2 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Weapons?

Critics87
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Weapons higher (87) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Weapons a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$270 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $270 million worldwide, 7.1 times its budget.

What language is Weapons in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Weapons?

97ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBR+83

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Weapons in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Weapons use?

Anachronic OrderRed HerringMuggle in Mage CustodyTitle DropRiddle for the AgesWrong Genre SavvyAfraid of NeedlesEarly-Bird CameoFriend to All ChildrenEveryone Has StandardsFeel No PainKarmic Deathand 125 more

TV Tropes lists 137 storytelling tropes for Weapons, including Anachronic Order, Red Herring, Muggle in Mage Custody.