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The Black Hole

2006·Movie
1h 30min·PG
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis3
  • Wonder3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

The future and technology

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

No force from this world can stop it!

It's 2 A.M. in St. Louis when a routine scientific experiment goes terribly wrong and an explosion shakes the city. A scientific team investigates, clashing with an intergalactic, voltage-devouring creature that vaporizes them.
Sci-Fi HorrorCreature FeatureScientific AccidentIntergalactic ThreatFast-Paced ActionSurvival ThrillerTechnology Gone WrongDestructive ForceTense Confrontation

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Black Hole legally?

The Black Hole 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 The Black Hole worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 3.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Black Hole rated?

PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Black Hole?

1 h 30 min

The Black Hole runs 1 h 30 min.

Was The Black Hole a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is The Black Hole in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Black Hole?

6AUCAGBIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Black Hole in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Black Hole use?

Too Dumb to LiveTim Taylor TechnologyWham LineAdaptational Alternate EndingFreeze-Frame BonusWhat Measure Is a Non-Human?Cool StarshipBatman Can Breathe in SpaceSequel HookOh, Crap!Obfuscating DisabilityHuman Resourcesand 153 more

TV Tropes lists 165 storytelling tropes for The Black Hole, including Too Dumb to Live, Tim Taylor Technology, Wham Line.