Pet Sematary

2019·Movie
1h 41min·R
IMDb5.7Metacritic575.3Rotten Tomatoes58%33%

Where to watch

Paramount+KanopyHooplaMGM+

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Pet Sematary fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

The mind, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Sometimes dead is better.

Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, move from Boston to Ludlow, in rural Maine, with their two young children. Hidden in the woods near the new family home, Ellie, their eldest daughter, discovers a mysterious cemetery where the pets of community members are buried.
Supernatural HorrorGrief and LossFamily TragedyPsychological TensionResurrection ThemeRural SettingPet LossUnsettling AtmosphereStephen King Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Dennis Widmyer, Kevin Kölsch, Paul Jennings
Written by:
Stephen King, Matt Greenberg, Jeff Buhler
Produced by:
Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Steven Schneider, Monika Mikkelsen
Composed by:
Ethan Van der Ryn, Erik Aadahl, Christopher Young

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Pet Sematary

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pet Sematary legally?

Paramount+KanopyHooplaMGM+

Pet Sematary is included with a subscription to Paramount+ and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Pet Sematary worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pet Sematary rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Pet Sematary?

1 h 41 min

Pet Sematary runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Pet Sematary based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pet Sematary?

Critics58
Audiences48

Not quite. Critics rate Pet Sematary higher (58) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Pet Sematary a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$113 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $113 million worldwide, 5.4 times its budget.

What language is Pet Sematary in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Pet Sematary?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pet Sematary in 90 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Pet Sematary use?

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TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Pet Sematary, including Revenant Zombie, Eldritch Abomination, Ax-Crazy.

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