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Surveillance

2008·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic316.0Rotten Tomatoes55%43%

Where to watch

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What's your score?

Your score

Surveillance fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

An FBI agent tracks a serial killer with the help of three of his would-be victims - all of whom have wildly different stories to tell.
Gritty Crime ThrillerPsychological Cat-and-MouseNon-Linear NarrativeViolent & DisturbingUnreliable NarratorsBleak & CynicalMind-Bending TwistsAtmospheric CinematographyMystery & Suspense

Crew

Directed by:
Jennifer Lynch, Lisa Falk
Written by:
Jennifer Lynch, Kent Harper
Produced by:
David Lynch, Gary Hamilton, Kent Harper
Composed by:
Todd Bryanton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Surveillance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Surveillance legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

Surveillance is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Surveillance worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Surveillance rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Surveillance?

1 h 37 min

Surveillance runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Surveillance?

Critics43
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Surveillance higher (55) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Surveillance a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 33% of its budget.

What language is Surveillance in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Surveillance?

14ATBGCACHCZDEDKESFINLNOSESKUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Surveillance in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Surveillance use?

Creepy ChildDirty CopKarma HoudiniMalevolent Masked MenNonindicative NameOne-Word TitlePolice BrutalitySeparate Scene StorytellingTwist Ending"Rashomon"-Style

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Surveillance, including Creepy Child, Dirty Cop, Karma Houdini.