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Max Payne

2008·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
34
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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

When a man has lost everything, he only has revenge.

A DEA agent whose family was slain as part of a conspiracy, and an assassin out to avenge her sister's death, join forces to solve a series of murders in New York City.
Neo-Noir ThrillerAvenging AntiheroGritty Crime DramaConspiracy & BetrayalStylized ActionPsychological DepthDark & ViolentUrban UnderworldMystery & Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Max Payne

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Where can I stream Max Payne legally?

Max Payne is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Max Payne worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Max Payne rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Max Payne?

1 h 40 min

Max Payne runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Max Payne based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a video game.

Do critics and audiences agree on Max Payne?

Critics24
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Max Payne higher (43) than critics (24). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Max Payne a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$85 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Max Payne in?

EnglishRussianSpanish

It was made in English, with some Russian, Spanish. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Max Payne?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Max Payne in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Max Payne use?

Disc-One Final BossImperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship AcademyMeaningful NameAdaptational NationalityBald of EvilBottled Heroic ResolveRace LiftCar CushionSearching the StallsTelepathic SprinklersDropped a Bridge on HimVillainous Rescueand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Max Payne, including Disc-One Final Boss, Imperial Stormtrooper Marksmanship Academy, Meaningful Name.