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The Skulls

2000Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic246.1Rotten Tomatoes9%43%
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.7/5Metacritic246.1Rotten Tomatoes9%43%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Rob Cohen
Written by
John Pogue
Produced by
Neal H. Moritz, John Pogue
Music by
Randy Edelman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 31, 2000 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
March 31, 2000
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$51 million
Available in
17 countries

Tropes

Car Fu, Big "NO!", Fiendish Fraternity +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Skulls?"

Questions about The Skulls

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Skulls?

PrimePeacockThe RokuHooplaFawesomePeacock Premium+Tubi TV

In the United States, The Skulls streams on Prime and Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is The Skulls worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is The Skulls okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

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 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 tropes for it, including Car Fu, Big "NO!", and Fiendish Fraternity.