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Divergent

2014·Movie
2h 20min·PG-13
55
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The future, growing up, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

What makes you different makes you dangerous.

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.
Dystopian Sci-FiYoung Adult AdaptationAction-Packed ThrillerComing-of-Age StorySocietal CritiqueRebellion & ConformityHigh-Stakes PlotFaction-Based WorldHeroine's Journey

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Where can I stream Divergent legally?

Divergent is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. 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 Divergent worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Divergent rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Divergent?

2 h 20 min

Divergent runs 2 h 20 min.

Is Divergent based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Divergent?

Critics45
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Divergent higher (65) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Divergent a box office hit?

Budget$85 million
Box office$289 million

Yes. It cost about $85 million to make and earned $289 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Divergent in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Divergent?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Divergent in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Divergent use?

Please Wake UpAdaptational Early AppearanceKangaroo CourtActor AllusionAdaptation ExpansionBad Guys Do the Dirty WorkArmor-Piercing ResponseRage Against the ReflectionMeaningful EchoPet the DogForeshadowingIn Name Onlyand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Divergent, including Please Wake Up, Adaptational Early Appearance, Kangaroo Court.