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The Invisible Man

1933·Movie
1h 11min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

The mind and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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H.G. Wells’ fantastic, out-of-this-world show!

After experimenting on himself and becoming invisible, scientist Jack Griffin, now aggressive due to the drug's effects, seeks a way to reverse the experiment at any cost.
Classic HorrorMad ScientistInvisible ManSpecial EffectsPsychological ThrillerTechnological HorrorVintage CinemaCausality of Science

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Questions about The Invisible Man

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Where can I stream The Invisible Man legally?

The Invisible Man is included with a subscription to Peacock, IndieFlix, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. 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 The Invisible Man worth watching?

84
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 87). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Invisible Man rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Invisible Man?

1 h 11 min

The Invisible Man runs 1 h 11 min.

Is The Invisible Man based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Invisible Man?

Critics91
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Invisible Man higher (91) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Invisible Man a box office hit?

Budget$328,000
Box office$27,105

No. It cost about $328,000 to make and earned $27,105 worldwide, 8% of its budget.

What language is The Invisible Man in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Invisible Man?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Invisible Man in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Invisible Man use?

Even Evil Can Be LovedSetting UpdateChemistry Can Do AnythingEvil Is PettyAdaptation ExpansionArtistic License – BiologyTragic VillainConspicuous GlovesComposite CharacterToo Dumb to LiveDeath by AdaptationRunaway Trainand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 storytelling tropes for The Invisible Man, including Even Evil Can Be Loved, Setting Update, Chemistry Can Do Anything.