Boiler Room
7.0
Boiler Room fingerprint
High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.
Energy
Fast-paced and tense
Fast from start to finish.
- Fast Pace8
- Tension7
- Adrenaline6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Catharsis6
- Coming of Age6
- Melancholy5
Humor
Some sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay7
- Satire & Parody5
- Cringe Humor4
World
Class and money, everyday modern life, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- Dialogue Centrality9
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Standout performances and dialogue
- Acting8
- Dialogue Quality8
- Intrigue8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing7
- Cinematography6
- Music Composition6
Energy
HighFast-paced and tense
Fast from start to finish.
Boiler Room is fast-paced and tense.
All energy traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline6High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
Related traits
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
All heart traits
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Coming of Age6Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Wonder0Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome sharp wit and satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit and satire.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay7Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Cringe Humor4Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
World
MediumClass and money, everyday modern life, and crime
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around class and money, everyday modern life, and crime. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Class & Capitalism10Wealth, power, and inequality.
- Contemporary Realism9Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Crime9Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Social Commentary9Perspectives on society and norms.
- Pop Culture7References and cultural commentary.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Craft
HighStandout performances and dialogue
The performances and dialogue stand out.
All craft traits
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Dialogue Quality8Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative1Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace8Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational6Informative and instructive.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition6Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality6Songs central to storytelling.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality9Stories driven by conversation.
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Questions about Boiler Room
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Boiler Room worth watching?
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Boiler Room rated?
It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, and sexual content.
How long is Boiler Room?
1 h 59 min
Boiler Room runs 1 h 59 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on Boiler Room?
Not quite. Critics rate Boiler Room higher (65) than audiences (57). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
Was Boiler Room a box office hit?
Yes. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 4.1 times its budget.
What language is Boiler Room in?
It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch Boiler Room?
+58GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Boiler Room in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does Boiler Room use?
TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Boiler Room, including Moral Myopia, Naïve Newcomer, Logo Joke.