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Split Second

1992·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb6.0Metacritic266.1Rotten Tomatoes–56%

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Split Second fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The future, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

He's seen the future. Now he has to kill it.

In a flooded future London, Detective Harley Stone hunts a serial killer who murdered his partner and has haunted him ever since — but he soon discovers what he is hunting might not be human.
Dystopian FutureSerial Killer ThrillerSci-Fi HorrorUncanny AtmosphereFlooded LondonCrime InvestigationBleak and GrittyFast-PacedTense

Crew

Directed by:
Matthew Sharp, Tony Maylam
Written by:
Gary Scott Thompson
Produced by:
Gary Scott Thompson, John Hubbard, Chris Hanley
Composed by:
Stephen W. Parsons, Francis Haines

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Split Second

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Where can I stream Split Second legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaPluto TVNight Flight+PlexDarkroom

Split Second is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight+, and Darkroom in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Split Second worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Split Second rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Split Second?

1 h 30 min

Split Second runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Split Second?

Critics26
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Split Second higher (59) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Split Second a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$5 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.

What language is Split Second in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Split Second?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Split Second in 27 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Split Second use?

More DakkaIt's PersonalFinger in the MailGood Is Not NiceCrapsack WorldMs. FanserviceMust Have CaffeineSkeptic No LongerMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneShower SceneWalking ArmoryGlobal Warmingand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Split Second, including More Dakka, It's Personal, Finger in the Mail.