Blown Away

1994·Movie
2h 1min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Blown Away fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

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Blown Away tells the story of Jimmy Dove, who works for the Boston bomb squad. Shortly after Dove leaves the force, his partner is killed by a bomb that Dove thinks might have been made by someone he knows.
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Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Hopkins, Josh McLaglen
Written by:
Jay Roach, John Rice, John Rice
Produced by:
Richard Barton Lewis, Jay Roach, Pen Densham
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Kenneth Karman, Happy Walters

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blown Away

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Where can I stream Blown Away legally?

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Blown Away is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and VIX . 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 Blown Away worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blown Away rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Blown Away?

2 h 1 min

Blown Away runs 2 h 1 min.

Was Blown Away a box office hit?

Budget$28 million
Box office$30 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $28 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Blown Away in?

EnglishIrish

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

In how many countries can I watch Blown Away?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blown Away in 98 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blown Away use?

Booby TrapChekhov's GunInvasion of the Baby SnatchersOfficer O'HaraMacGyveringBig "NO!"Artistic License – ChemistryDark and Troubled PastOh, Crap!In-Universe SoundtrackIrish Explosives ExpertJanitor Impersonation Infiltrationand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Blown Away, including Booby Trap, Chekhov's Gun, Invasion of the Baby Snatchers.

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