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Sightseers

2012·Movie
1h 28min·NR
IMDb6.5Metacritic696.3Rotten Tomatoes86%62%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowIFC Films Unlimited

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Sightseers fingerprint

Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor10
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Death has a ginger beard.

Chris wants to show girlfriend Tina his world, but events soon conspire against the couple and their dream caravan holiday takes a very wrong turn.
Darkly Comedic ThrillerBritish Independent FilmPsychological Road TripCringe HumorSocial SatireMundane Serial KillersBleak RomanceCharacter-DrivenUnsettling & Funny

Crew

Directed by:
Ben Wheatley, James Sharpe
Written by:
Alice Lowe, Steve Oram, Amy Jump
Produced by:
Edgar Wright, Nina Gold, James Biddle
Composed by:
Martin Pavey, Jim Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Sightseers

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sightseers legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopySundance NowIFC Films Unlimited

Sightseers is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sightseers worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sightseers rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Sightseers?

1 h 28 min

Sightseers runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sightseers?

Critics78
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Sightseers higher (78) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Sightseers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Sightseers?

20ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIT+6

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sightseers in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sightseers use?

Advertising by AssociationBerserk ButtonBookendsFace of an Angel, Mind of a DemonIt's All About MeKarma HoudiniMake It Look Like an AccidentTextile Work Is FeminineSuspect Is HatlessSexual KarmaSuicide PactMy Beloved Smotherand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Sightseers, including Advertising by Association, Berserk Button, Bookends.