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Coherence

2014·Movie
1h 29min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Immersive world, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline4
  • Scare3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some sharp wit and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity9

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue10
  • Narrative Structure9
  • Complexity9

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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Rearrange your brain.

Four couples gather for dinner the night a mysterious and powerful comet passes overhead.
Mind-Bending Sci-FiPsychological ThrillerDinner Party Gone WrongParallel RealitiesPhilosophical DilemmasIntriguing MysteryDialogue-DrivenAmbiguous EndingIndie Gem

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Where can I stream Coherence legally?

Coherence is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Philo, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Coherence worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coherence rated?

NRStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Coherence?

1 h 29 min

Coherence runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Coherence?

Critics77
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Coherence much the same way.

Was Coherence a box office hit?

Budget$50,000
Box office$139,745

Yes. It cost about $50,000 to make and earned $139,745 worldwide, 2.8 times its budget.

What language is Coherence in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Coherence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Coherence in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Coherence use?

Not Quite DeadProtagonist Journey to VillainFaint in ShockI Need a Freaking DrinkLeaning on the Fourth WallOminous Visual GlitchDowner EndingImprovLet's Split Up, Gang!Shout-OutProperly ParanoidThe Multiverseand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 storytelling tropes for Coherence, including Not Quite Dead, Protagonist Journey to Villain, Faint in Shock.