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Death of a Unicorn

2025·Movie
1h 47min·R
56
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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Class and money, society, and family

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Payback is a beast.

A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
Capitalist Horror SatireVisceral Body HorrorWealth Inequality CritiqueDark Comedy ThrillerUnsettling Family DynamicsGrotesque VisualsSharp Social CommentaryPsychological Tension

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Death of a Unicorn

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Where can I stream Death of a Unicorn legally?

Death of a Unicorn is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 Death of a Unicorn worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death of a Unicorn rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Death of a Unicorn?

1 h 47 min

Death of a Unicorn runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death of a Unicorn?

Critics52
Audiences59

Yes. Critics average 52 and audiences 59 out of 100, so both groups see Death of a Unicorn much the same way.

Was Death of a Unicorn a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Death of a Unicorn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death of a Unicorn?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death of a Unicorn in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death of a Unicorn use?

Shotguns Are Just BetterNot Quite DeadSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeToo Dumb to LiveImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceFantastic DrugDamsel in DistressBlood-Splattered InnocentsImmortality HurtsIt's All About MeHorn AttackPredatory Big Pharmaand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 storytelling tropes for Death of a Unicorn, including Shotguns Are Just Better, Not Quite Dead, Surprisingly Realistic Outcome.