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Repo! The Genetic Opera

2008·Movie
1h 38min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic327.0Rotten Tomatoes37%73%
IMDb6.4Metacritic327.0Rotten Tomatoes37%73%

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Repo! The Genetic Opera fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

The future, show business, and society

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

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Visual Stylization8

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About

Not Your Parents' Opera.

By the year 2056, an epidemic of organ failures has devastated the planet. The megacorporation GeneCo provides organ transplants on a payment plan — and those unable to fulfill their plans have their organs repossessed. In the midst of this, a sickly teenager discovers a shocking secret about herself, her father, and their connection to GeneCo.
Dystopian Sci-Fi OperaGothic HorrorBody HorrorDarkly ComicVisually StrikingSocial CommentaryClass WarfareHigh Music CentralitySurreal

Crew

Directed by:
Darren Lynn Bousman, Steve Webb, Sarah Buell
Written by:
Terrance Zdunich, Terrance Zdunich, Darren Smith
Produced by:
Darren Lynn Bousman, Mark Burg, Jason Constantine
Composed by:
Terrance Zdunich, Terrance Zdunich, Jonathan McHugh

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Repo! The Genetic Opera

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Repo! The Genetic Opera legally?

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Repo! The Genetic Opera 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 The CW, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Repo! The Genetic Opera worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Repo! The Genetic Opera rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Repo! The Genetic Opera?

1 h 38 min

Repo! The Genetic Opera runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Repo! The Genetic Opera?

Critics35
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Repo! The Genetic Opera higher (69) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Repo! The Genetic Opera a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$198,883

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $198,883 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is Repo! The Genetic Opera in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Repo! The Genetic Opera?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Repo! The Genetic Opera in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Repo! The Genetic Opera use?

Camp StraightGornBodyguard BabesAudience ParticipationToo Dumb to LiveThe CaretakerMy God, What Have I Done?Tear Off Your FaceLoveable RogueCluster F-BombDriven to SuicideChewing the Sceneryand 192 more

TV Tropes lists 204 storytelling tropes for Repo! The Genetic Opera, including Camp Straight, Gorn, Bodyguard Babes.