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Stitches

2012·Movie
1h 26min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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You'll die laughing...

The clumsy and unfunny clown Richard "Stitches" Grindle entertains at the 10th birthday party of little Tom, but the boy and his friends play a prank with Stitches, tying his shoelaces. Stitches slips, falls and dies. Six years later, Tom gives a birthday party for his friends at home, but Stitches revives to haunt the teenagers and revenge his death.
Slasher Horror ComedyKiller ClownGore and Practical EffectsRevenge PlotTeen HorrorSupernatural ElementsDark HumorCampyGrotesque

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Stitches

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Where can I stream Stitches legally?

Stitches is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Stitches worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stitches rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Stitches?

1 h 26 min

Stitches runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stitches?

Critics43
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Stitches higher (51) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Stitches a box office hit?

Budget$100,000
Box office$95,000

No. It cost about $100,000 to make and earned $95,000 worldwide, 95% of its budget.

What language is Stitches in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Stitches?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stitches in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.