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Cronos

1993·Movie
1h 34min·R
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic706.9Rotten Tomatoes88%69%
IMDb6.7Metacritic706.9Rotten Tomatoes88%69%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

An ancient device. A modern discovery. A terrifying tale of the eternal.

Faced with his own mortality, an ingenious alchemist tried to perfect an invention that would provide him with the key to eternal life. It was called the Cronos device. When he died more than 400 years later, he took the secrets of this remarkable device to the grave with him. Now, an elderly antiques dealer has found the hellish machine hidden in a statue and learns about its incredible powers. The more he uses the device, the younger he becomes...but nothing comes without a price. Life after death is just the beginning as this nerve-shattering thriller unfolds and the fountain of youth turns bloody.
ImmortalityAlchemyVampirismHorrorAgingMysterySuspenseMexican Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Guillermo del Toro, Batan Silva, Joaquin Silva
Written by:
Guillermo del Toro
Produced by:
Arthur Gorson, Jorge Sánchez, Bertha Navarro
Composed by:
Javier Álvarez, Eric A. Norris, Fernando Cámara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cronos

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cronos legally?

HBO MaxCriterion

Cronos 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 Cronos worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cronos rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Cronos?

1 h 34 min

Cronos runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cronos?

Critics79
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Cronos higher (79) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Cronos in?

SpanishEnglish

It was made in Spanish, with some English. Produced in Mexico.

In how many countries can I watch Cronos?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cronos in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cronos use?

MacGuffin TitleNot Using the "Z" WordTrailers Always SpoilImmortality InducerCovers Always LieThe Dog Bites BackWhite Is PureThe DragonHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple TuesdayAffably EvilOne-Word TitleCruelty by Feetand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Cronos, including MacGuffin Title, Not Using the "Z" Word, Trailers Always Spoil.