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Antichrist

2009Movie1 h 44 minNR

57
DecentGoodWatch score
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A grieving couple retreats to their cabin 'Eden' in the woods, hoping to repair their broken hearts and troubled marriage. But nature takes its course and things go from bad to worse.

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  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Directed by
Lars von Trier
Written by
Lars von Trier

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Facts

May 20, 2009 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
May 20, 2009
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Sweden
Budget
$11 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

One-Word Title, Darker and Edgier, Intimate Psychotherapy +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Antichrist?"

Questions about Antichrist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Antichrist?

In the United States, Antichrist streams on MUBI, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Antichrist worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 49). Audiences rate it higher (65 out of 100) than critics (51).

Will Antichrist scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 10 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Antichrist?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Was Antichrist a box office flop?

Budget$11 million
Box office$7 million

Yes: it cost about $11 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 67% of its budget.

What tropes does Antichrist use?

One-Word TitleDarker and EdgierIntimate PsychotherapyThe BlankBookendsSlow-Motion FallGroin AttackNature Is Not NiceGornThe FacelessAnimalistic AbominationBig Bad Triumvirateand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including One-Word Title, Darker and Edgier, and Intimate Psychotherapy.