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Unlawful Entry

1992·Movie
1h 52min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic618.0Rotten Tomatoes75%51%

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Unlawful Entry fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A man obsessed will do anything for love... A cop obsessed can get away with it.

When Michael and Karen Carr’s home is robbed, the couple strike up a friendship with duty officer Pete Davis. But the disturbed cop develops an intense fixation on Karen, and his idea of friendship soon turns into a dangerous obsession, making him the Carrs’ worst nightmare.
Psychological ThrillerObsession and ParanoiaHome InvasionCorrupt Law EnforcementSuburban NightmareTension and SuspenseMoral AmbiguitySlow BurnNeo-Noir

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Kaplan
Written by:
Lewis Colick, Lewis Colick, George Putnam
Produced by:
Jackie Burch, Charles Gordon, Gene Levy
Composed by:
James Horner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Unlawful Entry

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Where can I stream Unlawful Entry legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePlex

Unlawful Entry is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and 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 Unlawful Entry worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Unlawful Entry rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Unlawful Entry?

1 h 52 min

Unlawful Entry runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Unlawful Entry?

Critics68
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Unlawful Entry much the same way.

Was Unlawful Entry a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$57 million

Yes. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Unlawful Entry in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Unlawful Entry?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Unlawful Entry in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Unlawful Entry use?

No-Holds-Barred BeatdownNice GirlVillainous BreakdownFan DisserviceJerk with a Heart of JerkPool SceneNot Good with RejectionHumiliation CongaDidn't Think This ThroughYandereJerkass Has a PointScrew the Money, I Have Rules!and 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Unlawful Entry, including No-Holds-Barred Beatdown, Nice Girl, Villainous Breakdown.