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Vanilla Sky

2001Movie2 h 16 minR

MysteryRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic456.8Rotten Tomatoes41%72%

A deeply moving, gripping mystery movie about the mind and mystery, with standout performances and editing.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

LoveHateDreamsLifeWorkPlayFriendshipSex.

David Aames has it all: wealth, good looks and gorgeous women on his arm. But just as he begins falling for the warmhearted Sofia, his face is horribly disfigured in a car accident. That's just the beginning of his troubles as the lines between illusion and reality, between life and death, are blurred.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Non-Linear Narrative Puzzle
  • Existential Identity Crisis
  • Dream Logic Surrealism
  • Romantic Tragedy
  • Complex Plot Structure
  • Atmospheric Soundtrack
  • Ambiguous Reality vs. Dream
  • Star-Crossed Lovers
  • Intellectual Mystery

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Cameron Crowe
Written by
Cameron Crowe
Produced by
Tom Cruise, Cameron Crowe, Paula Wagner
Music by
Nancy Wilson

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Facts

December 14, 2001 · 2 h 16 min · R

Released
December 14, 2001
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, Portuguese
Made in
United States, Spain
Budget
$68 million
Box office
$203 million
Available in
85 countries

Tropes

Armor-Piercing Question, Alien Sky, Genre-Busting +9

  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Alien Sky
  • Genre-Busting
  • Unexpectedly Abandoned
  • My Greatest Second Chance
  • Deliberately Monochrome
  • All Just a Dream
  • Arc Words
  • Homage
  • Foreign Remake
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • Year Outside, Hour Inside

12 of 82 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Vanilla Sky?"

Questions about Vanilla Sky

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Vanilla Sky?

fuboTVParamount+PeacockKanopyPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Vanilla Sky streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and Peacock, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Vanilla Sky worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Vanilla Sky good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Can I half-watch Vanilla Sky?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 9 for ambiguity.

What tropes does Vanilla Sky use?

Armor-Piercing QuestionAlien SkyGenre-BustingUnexpectedly AbandonedMy Greatest Second ChanceDeliberately MonochromeAll Just a DreamArc WordsHomageForeign RemakeAnguished Declaration of LoveYear Outside, Hour Insideand 70 more

TV Tropes lists 82 tropes for it, including Armor-Piercing Question, Alien Sky, and Genre-Busting.