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Titus

1999·Movie
2h 42min·R

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Relentless energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence10
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Satire & Parody4

World

War, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The fate of an empire. The descent of man.

Titus Andronicus returns from the wars and sees his sons and daughters taken from him, one by one. Shakespeare's goriest and earliest tragedy.
Shakespearean TragedyVisceral & BrutalRevenge & MadnessPolitical IntrigueStylized ViolenceBleak & UncompromisingGrand GuignolRoman Empire

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Titus legally?

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Is Titus worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Titus rated?

RViolenceNudityDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Titus?

2 h 42 min

Titus runs 2 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Titus?

Critics63
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate Titus higher (72) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Titus a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is Titus in?

EnglishLatin

It was made in English, with some Latin. Produced in United Kingdom, Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Titus?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Titus in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Titus use?

Even Bad Men Love Their MamasGood Hair, Evil HairSetting UpdateCasting GagActor AllusionAnachronism StewBookendsNeck SnapCircus of FearChewing the SceneryWhen She SmilesAsshole Victimand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Titus, including Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas, Good Hair, Evil Hair, Setting Update.