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Resolution

2013·Movie
1h 33min
IMDb6.4Metacritic806.9Rotten Tomatoes81%65%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyHoopla

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What's your score?

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Resolution fingerprint

High energy, immersive world.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A man imprisons his estranged junkie friend in an isolated cabin in the boonies of San Diego to force him through a week of sobriety, but the events of that week are being mysteriously manipulated.
Meta-HorrorPsychological ThrillerFound Footage ElementsExistential DreadAmbiguous MysteryFriendship DramaSlow BurnUnsettling AtmosphereIndependent FilmSubversive Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, David Lawson Jr.
Written by:
Justin Benson
Produced by:
Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, David Lawson Jr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Resolution

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Where can I stream Resolution legally?

PhiloAMC+The RokuKanopyHooplaPlexCranked Up TVFawesome

Resolution is included with a subscription to Philo, Cranked Up TV, and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Resolution worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Resolution rated?

Strong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Resolution?

1 h 33 min

Resolution runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Resolution?

Critics81
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Resolution higher (81) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Resolution in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Resolution?

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

What tropes does Resolution use?

Smash to BlackCharacter DevelopmentDespair Event HorizonBig BadMistaken for GayApocalyptic LogEldritch AbominationArtistic License – MedicineKick the DogAsshole VictimCosmic Horror StoryDowner Endingand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Resolution, including Smash to Black, Character Development, Despair Event Horizon.