Trailer

Slow Burn

2005Movie1 h 33 minR

31
BadGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, gripping mystery movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · you're watching with family

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

The truth is just a trick of light.

A district attorney is involved in a 24-hour showdown with a gang leader and is, at the same time, being manipulated by an attractive assistant district attorney and a cryptic stranger.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Thriller
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Intense Manipulation
  • Complex Plot
  • Crime Drama
  • Morally Ambiguous
  • Fast-Paced Suspense
  • Adult Themes
  • Character-Driven Intrigue

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Wayne Beach
Music by
Jeff Rona

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 2005 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
September 12, 2005
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$16 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
27 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Slow Burn?"

Questions about Slow Burn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slow Burn?

In the United States, Slow Burn streams on Starz and MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on The CW and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 11 other countries.

Is Slow Burn worth watching?

31
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (22).

Can I half-watch Slow Burn?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for ambiguity.

Will I feel good after watching Slow Burn?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Slow Burn a box office flop?

Budget$16 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 8% of its budget.