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The Ruins

2008·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic446.1Rotten Tomatoes52%30%

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fuboTVParamount+KanopyTubi TV

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The Ruins fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Romance3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

The mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

Terror has evolved.

Americans Amy, Stacy, Jeff and Eric look for fun during a sunny holiday in Mexico, but they get much more than that after visiting an archaeological dig in the jungle.
Survival HorrorBody HorrorPsychological TerrorGruesomeRelentless TensionSupernaturalIsolationBleakJungle Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Carter Smith, Rebecca Boyle, Antoinette O'Neill
Written by:
Scott B. Smith
Produced by:
Ben Stiller, Denise Chamian, Chris Bender
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Joshua Winget, Kevin O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Ruins

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ruins legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyTubi TV

The Ruins is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. 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 Ruins worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ruins rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageNuditySexual content

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

How long is The Ruins?

1 h 31 min

The Ruins runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ruins?

Critics48
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see The Ruins much the same way.

Was The Ruins a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$23 million

Yes. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is The Ruins in?

EnglishGermanGreekSpanish

It was made in English, with some German, Greek, Spanish. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ruins?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ruins in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ruins use?

Death by IronyA House DividedPatience PlotAnti-VillainPoor Communication KillsDeath by PragmatismGood All AlongDeveloping Doomed CharactersHeroic SacrificeThe Savage SouthBody HorrorSalt the Earthand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for The Ruins, including Death by Irony, A House Divided, Patience Plot.