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The Collector

2009·Movie
1h 30min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Pathos2
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

He always takes one

Desperate to repay his debt to his ex-wife, an ex-con plots a heist at his new employer's country home, unaware that a second criminal has also targeted the property, and rigged it with a series of deadly traps.
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Where can I stream The Collector legally?

The Collector is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Paramount+ with Showtime in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Collector worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 29). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Collector rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Collector?

1 h 30 min

The Collector runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Collector?

Critics30
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate The Collector higher (59) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Collector a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$114 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $114 million worldwide, 33.5 times its budget.

What language is The Collector in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Collector?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Collector in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Collector use?

Faux Affably EvilCold-Blooded TortureImprobable Infant SurvivalCrazy-PreparedFriend to BugsTempting FateCluster F-BombPapa WolfTongue TraumaThe CollectorArachnid Appearance and AttireVasquez Always Diesand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for The Collector, including Faux Affably Evil, Cold-Blooded Torture, Improbable Infant Survival.