Control

2023·Movie
1h 24min
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb3.3Metacritic407.6Rotten Tomatoes88%89%

Where to watch

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Control fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, technology, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Her drive home is a killer.

British Home Secretary Stella Simmons drives home one night while engaging in an affair with the Prime Minister. A mysterious man remotely hijacks her self-driving car, forcing her on a rampage through London
High-Tech ThrillerPolitical IntrigueSelf-Driving Car HackPsychological ManipulationMoral DilemmaFast-PacedSuspensefulSocial CommentaryContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Gene Fallaize
Written by:
Gene Fallaize
Produced by:
Shane Ryan-Reid, Gene Fallaize, Giulia Cascella

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Control

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Control legally?

The RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Control worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 3.3, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Control rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Control?

1 h 24 min

Control runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Control?

Critics64
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 64 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Control much the same way.

What language is Control in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Control?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Control in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Control use?

Foregone ConclusionMr. FanserviceBeware the Quiet OnesAlways Someone BetterDowner EndingCover VersionAs HimselfTalent DoubleSpurned into SuicideDespair Event HorizonFrom Bad to WorseDoomed Protagonistand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for Control, including Foregone Conclusion, Mr. Fanservice, Beware the Quiet Ones.

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