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Copycat

1995·Movie
2h 4min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic546.5Rotten Tomatoes76%65%

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4
  • Romance3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Crime, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

One man is copying the most notorious killers in history one at a time. Together, two women must stop him from killing again. Or they’re next.

An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.
Serial Killer ThrillerPsychological SuspenseAgoraphobiaCerebral Cat-and-MouseDark CrimeIntriguing MysteryProcedural DramaIntense InvestigationTwisted Homage

Crew

Directed by:
Jon Amiel, Jeffrey Wetzel, Matthew Carlisle
Written by:
Ann Biderman, David Madsen
Produced by:
Arnon Milchan, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.
Composed by:
Chris Newman, Christopher Young, Robin O'Donoghue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Copycat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Copycat legally?

NetflixPlex

Copycat is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. 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 Copycat worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Copycat rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Copycat?

2 h 4 min

Copycat runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Copycat?

Critics65
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Copycat much the same way.

Was Copycat a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$32 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 1.6 times its budget.

What language is Copycat in?

EnglishGermanItaliancn

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

In how many countries can I watch Copycat?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Copycat in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Copycat use?

Working with the ExGreater-Scope VillainFaux Affably EvilBookendsBlonde, Brunette, RedheadIt's PersonalLaughing MadRookie Male, Experienced FemaleArtistic License – HistoryBury Your GaysThe Can Kicked HimWham Shotand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Copycat, including Working with the Ex, Greater-Scope Villain, Faux Affably Evil.