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The Fury

1978·Movie
1h 58min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic646.5Rotten Tomatoes79%50%
IMDb6.3Metacritic646.5Rotten Tomatoes79%50%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Technology, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

An experience in terror and suspense.

When a devious plot separates CIA agent Peter Sandza from his son, Robin, the distraught father manages to see through the ruse. Taken because of his psychic abilities, Robin is being held by Ben Childress, who is studying people with supernatural powers in hopes of developing their talents as weapons. Soon Peter pairs up with Gillian, a teen who has telekinesis, to find and rescue Robin.
Psychic AbilitiesTelekinesisGovernment ConspiracySupernatural PowersParanormal ThrillerSuspensefulIntrigueRevenge

Crew

Directed by:
Brian De Palma
Written by:
John Farris, John Farris
Produced by:
Lynn Stalmaster, Frank Yablans, Jack B. Bernstein
Composed by:
John Williams

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Fury

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fury legally?

PrimefuboTV

The Fury is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Fury worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fury rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Fury?

1 h 58 min

The Fury runs 1 h 58 min.

Is The Fury based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fury?

Critics72
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Fury higher (72) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Fury a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$24 million

Yes. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What language is The Fury in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fury?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fury in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fury use?

With Great Power Comes Great Insanity"Pop!" Goes the HumanWalking Swimsuit SceneAsshole VictimThe Film of the BookDeadpan SnarkerSuper-EmpoweringMs. FanserviceFalse Flag OperationTake My Hand!Evil CrippleDestination Defenestrationand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Fury, including With Great Power Comes Great Insanity, "Pop!" Goes the Human, Walking Swimsuit Scene.