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Resident Evil

2002Movie1 h 40 minR

Horror
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic356.9Rotten Tomatoes36%67%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic356.9Rotten Tomatoes36%67%

Summary

When a virus leaks from a top-secret facility, turning all resident researchers into ravenous zombies and their lab animals into mutated hounds from hell, the government sends in an elite military task force to contain the outbreak.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You scare easily
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Paul W. S. Anderson
Written by
Paul W. S. Anderson
Produced by
Paul W. S. Anderson, Bernd Eichinger, Jeremy Bolt
Music by
Marilyn Manson, Marco Beltrami

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 2002 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
March 15, 2002
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Action, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, France, Germany, United Kingdom
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$103 million
Available in
99 countries
Keywords
based on video game

Tropes

Eye Scream, Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, I Own This Town +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Resident Evil?"

Questions about Resident Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Resident Evil?

NetflixParamount+

In the United States, Resident Evil streams on Netflix and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 83 other countries.

Is Resident Evil worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (36).

Will Resident Evil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Is Resident Evil plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and spectacle (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Resident Evil a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$103 million

Yes: it cost about $33 million to make and earned $103 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What tropes does Resident Evil use?

Eye ScreamIdiosyncratic Episode NamingI Own This TownWhat Happened to the Mouse?Better to Die than Be KilledAfter the EndThird-Option AdaptationFetal Position RebirthCyborgStab the ScorpionThe White HouseJust Dessertsand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 tropes for it, including Eye Scream, Idiosyncratic Episode Naming, and I Own This Town.