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Daylight

1996·Movie
1h 55min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

No air. No escape. No time.

A group of armed robbers fleeing the police head for the New Jersey Tunnel and run right into trucks transporting toxic waste. The spectacular explosion that follows results in both ends of the tunnel collapsing and the handful of people who survived the explosion are now in peril. Kit Latura is the only man with the skill and knowledge to lead the band of survivors out of the tunnel before the structure collapses.
Disaster ThrillerHigh-Stakes SurvivalClaustrophobic ActionIntense Pacing90s Action SpectacleHeroic Rescue MissionPractical EffectsPerilous Escape

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Daylight legally?

You can 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 Daylight worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daylight rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Daylight?

1 h 55 min

Daylight runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Daylight?

Critics38
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Daylight higher (49) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Daylight a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$159 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $159 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Daylight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Daylight?

86ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBR+72

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Daylight in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Daylight use?

RetironyHero with Bad PublicityBury Your DisabledDoomed Hurt GuyCold EquationCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveToo Dumb to LiveRagtag Bunch of MisfitsBat ScareKilled MidsentenceSuit with Vested InterestsNoodle Incidentand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Daylight, including Retirony, Hero with Bad Publicity, Bury Your Disabled.