The Informers

2008·Movie
1h 38min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic756.9Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Informers fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

History, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Complexity8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Greed is good. Sex is easy. Youth is forever.

A collection of intersecting short stories set in early 1980s Los Angeles, depicts a week in the lives of an assortment of socially alienated, mainly well-off characters who numb their sense of emptiness with casual sex, violence, and drugs.
1980s Los AngelesSocial AlienationMoral DecayInterconnected NarrativesDrug UseSexual PromiscuityMelancholyBleakCynicalStyle over Substance

Crew

Directed by:
Gregor Jordan, Pablo Ramos
Written by:
Bret Easton Ellis, Bret Easton Ellis, Nicholas Jarecki
Produced by:
John Papsidera, Bret Easton Ellis, Bret Easton Ellis
Composed by:
Christopher Young

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Informers

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Where can I stream The Informers legally?

HuluPrimePlex

The Informers is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Informers worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Informers rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Informers?

1 h 38 min

The Informers runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Informers?

Critics75
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate The Informers higher (75) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Informers a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$382,174

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $382,174 worldwide, 2% of its budget.

What language is The Informers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Informers?

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