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Silver Bullet

1985·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic267.0Rotten Tomatoes46%56%

Where to watch

Paramount+Hoopla

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

It started in May. In a small town. And every month after that whenever the moon was full...It came back.

The small city of Tarker's Mills is startled by a series of sadistic murders. The population fears the work of a maniac, but sightings of a mysterious, hairy creature soon spread. People lock themselves up at night, but there's one boy who's still outside…
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Crew

Directed by:
Dan Attias, John T. Kretchmer, Bruce Moriarty
Written by:
Stephen King, Stephen King
Produced by:
Dino De Laurentiis, Martha De Laurentiis, Jeremy Ritzer
Composed by:
David Michael Frank, Marko Costanzo, Lee Dichter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Silver Bullet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Silver Bullet legally?

Paramount+Hoopla

Silver Bullet is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla 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 Silver Bullet worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Silver Bullet rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Silver Bullet?

1 h 35 min

Silver Bullet runs 1 h 35 min.

Is Silver Bullet based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Silver Bullet?

Critics36
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Silver Bullet higher (63) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Silver Bullet a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$12 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Silver Bullet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Italy, Netherlands, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Silver Bullet?

11ATBRCACHDEESFRNLPTSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Silver Bullet in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Silver Bullet use?

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TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Silver Bullet, including Shoo Out the Clowns, It Can Think, Why Did It Have to Be Snakes?.