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Collateral

2004·Movie
2h 0min·R
IMDb7.5Metacritic717.9Rotten Tomatoes86%84%

Where to watch

PrimeParamount+PeacockKanopyMGM+

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Collateral fingerprint

Relentless energy, masterful craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

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

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Editing9
  • Visual Stylization9

Who it's for

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About

It started like any other night.

Cab driver Max picks up a man who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.
Neo-Noir ThrillerTense Cat-and-MouseUrban Crime DramaIntense DialogueStylish CinematographyCharacter StudyExistentialHigh StakesNighttime SettingMoral Dilemma

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Mann, Jesse Sternbaum, Michael Waxman
Written by:
Stuart Beattie
Produced by:
Frank Darabont, Michael Mann, Barbara Harris
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, John Roesch, Michael Minkler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Collateral

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Collateral legally?

PrimeParamount+PeacockKanopyMGM+StarzPeacock Premium+

Collateral is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Peacock, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Collateral worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Collateral rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Collateral?

2 h 0 min

Collateral runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Collateral?

Critics79
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Collateral much the same way.

Was Collateral a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$220 million

Yes. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $220 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Collateral in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Collateral?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Collateral in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Collateral use?

Hollywood SilencerOne Crazy NightArtistic License – EconomicsDarkened Building ShootoutSatchel SwitcherooIf Only You KnewXanatos Speed ChessKilled OffscreenFilm NoirIt Began with a Twist of FatePolice Are UselessToo Dumb to Liveand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 storytelling tropes for Collateral, including Hollywood Silencer, One Crazy Night, Artistic License – Economics.