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The Final Destination

2009·Movie
1h 22min·R
IMDb5.1Metacritic304.9Rotten Tomatoes28%35%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting5

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Rest in pieces.

A horrifying premonition saves a young man and his friends from death during a racetrack accident but terrible fates await them nonetheless.
Supernatural HorrorGore & Visceral ViolenceRelentless TensionElaborate Death TrapsPrecognition ThrillerFate vs. Free WillJump Scare HeavyPopcorn SlasherDread-Inducing

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Helfrich, Jeff Dashnaw, David R. Ellis
Written by:
Jeffrey Reddick, Eric Bress
Produced by:
David Rapaport, Richard Brener, Todd Lewis
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Dana Sano, Jon Title

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Questions about The Final Destination

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Where can I stream The Final Destination legally?

HBO Max

The Final Destination is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 The Final Destination worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Final Destination rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Final Destination?

1 h 22 min

The Final Destination runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Final Destination?

Critics29
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate The Final Destination higher (45) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Final Destination a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$187 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $187 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What language is The Final Destination in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Final Destination?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Final Destination in 105 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Final Destination use?

Call-BackDull SurpriseHypocritical HumorVery Loosely Based on a True StoryCompany Cross-ReferencesGas-Cylinder RocketMalaproperDowner EndingGiving Them the StripFold-Spindle MutilationHeroic SacrificeHotter and Sexierand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for The Final Destination, including Call-Back, Dull Surprise, Hypocritical Humor.