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The Final Cut

2004·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Violence5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor3

World

The future, the mind, and technology

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In the end, he sees everything.

Set in a world with memory implants, Alan Hakman is a 'cutter'—someone with the power of final edit over people's recorded histories—but his latest assignment puts him in great danger.
Sci-Fi ThrillerMemory ManipulationEthical DilemmaPsychological DramaBleak FutureIntriguing PremiseTechnological ImpactCharacter-DrivenExistential

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Final Cut legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. 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 Cut worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Final Cut rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Final Cut?

1 h 35 min

The Final Cut runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Final Cut?

Critics43
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Final Cut higher (62) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Final Cut in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Final Cut?

43AEARATAUBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKDO+29

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Final Cut in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Final Cut use?

Bittersweet EndingRape as Drama20 Minutes into the FutureSteven Ulysses PerheroDemoted MemoriesUnwitting Instigator of DoomMemory JarConviction by ContradictionScrew the Rules, I'm Doing What's Right!What You Are in the DarkCynicism CatalystDark Secret

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Final Cut, including Bittersweet Ending, Rape as Drama, 20 Minutes into the Future.