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Disconnect

2013·Movie
1h 56min·R

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and technology

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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A hard-working lawyer, attached to his cell phone, can't find the time to communicate with his family. An estranged couple uses the internet as a means to escape from their lifeless marriage. A widowed ex-cop struggles to raise a mischievous son who cyber-bullies a classmate. An ambitious journalist sees a career-making story in a teen that performs on an adult-only site. They are strangers, neighbors and colleagues and their stories collide as ordinary people struggling to connect in today's wired world.
Digital Age AnxietyModern IsolationCyberbullyingOnline DeceptionMarital DisconnectParental NeglectTechnological OverdependenceEthical Dilemmas

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Disconnect

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Where can I stream Disconnect legally?

Disconnect is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. 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 Disconnect worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Disconnect rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Disconnect?

1 h 56 min

Disconnect runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Disconnect?

Critics67
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Disconnect higher (76) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Disconnect a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 34% of its budget.

What language is Disconnect in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Disconnect?

37ARATAUBEBOBRBZCHCLCOCRCZDEDK+23

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Disconnect in 37 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Disconnect use?

Bungled SuicideRipped from the Phone BookSocial Media Is BadThe Password Is Always "Swordfish"Blowing Smoke RingsSpiteful SpitCircle of ShameFlirtatious Smack on the AssWould Hit a GirlG.I.R.L.Headphones Equal IsolationParallel Porn Titlesand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Disconnect, including Bungled Suicide, Ripped from the Phone Book, Social Media Is Bad.