Detour

2013·Movie
1h 27min·NR
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes53%39%

Where to watch

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Detour fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

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About

Trapped inside his car by a mudslide, smooth talking Jackson Alder suddenly finds himself in a situation he can't talk his way out of. With no hope of rescue, he must defy the odds; battling Mother Nature for his survival.
Survival ThrillerClaustrophobic SettingMan vs. NaturePsychological TensionIsolation and DespairContemporary DramaFighting for SurvivalCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Dix, William Dickerson
Written by:
Dwight Moody, William Dickerson
Produced by:
Neil Hopkins, Bill Todman Jr., Edward Milstein
Composed by:
Henning Lohner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Detour

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Detour legally?

PrimePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFear FactoryIndie ClubTubi TV

Detour is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Detour worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Detour rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Detour?

1 h 27 min

Detour runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Detour?

Critics54
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate Detour higher (54) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Detour in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Detour?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Detour in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Detour use?

Getting Crap Past the RadarSarcasm ModeHostile HitchhikerHey, Wait!Crapsack WorldJerkass Has a PointShout-OutThis Is RealityEvery Scar Has a StorySecond-Person NarrationFraming DeviceAccident, Not Murderand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Detour, including Getting Crap Past the Radar, Sarcasm Mode, Hostile Hitchhiker.

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