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The Skulls

2000·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
35
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Getting in is easy. Getting out is a killer.

A senior at an Ivy League college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls. He hopes it betters chances at Harvard but The Skulls is not what he thought and comes at a price.
Secret Society ThrillerIvy League IntrigueClass ConflictMoral CorruptionFraternity HazingPrivilege and PowerSuspenseful AtmosphereBetrayal and Deceit

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Where can I stream The Skulls legally?

The Skulls is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. 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 Skulls worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 24). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Skulls rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is The Skulls?

1 h 46 min

The Skulls runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Skulls?

Critics17
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate The Skulls higher (54) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Skulls a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$51 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $51 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is The Skulls in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Skulls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Skulls in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Skulls use?

Car FuBig "NO!"Fiendish FraternityHigh-Class Call GirlRules LawyerRape as DramaFire-Forged FriendsMy Rule Fu Is Stronger than YoursBig Brother Is Watching YouThe Powers That BeUptown GirlShower of Loveand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for The Skulls, including Car Fu, Big "NO!", Fiendish Fraternity.