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25th Hour

2002·Movie
2h 15min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Can you change your whole life in one day?

On the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall in a city still reeling from 9/11.
Urban DramaCharacter-DrivenPost-9/11 NYCExistential MelancholyRedemption ArcFriendships Under PressureGritty RealismPowerful DialogueImpending DoomSpike Lee Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 25th Hour legally?

25th Hour 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 Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 25th Hour worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 25th Hour rated?

RStrong languageDrug useViolence

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

How long is 25th Hour?

2 h 15 min

25th Hour runs 2 h 15 min.

Is 25th Hour based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on 25th Hour?

Critics74
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see 25th Hour much the same way.

Was 25th Hour a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$24 million

Yes. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $24 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is 25th Hour in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 25th Hour?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 25th Hour in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.