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Society

1990·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic507.3Rotten Tomatoes69%61%

Where to watch

fuboTVNight Flight+PlexMometu

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What's your score?

Your score

Society fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Family, the mind, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

The rich have always fed off the poor. This time, it's for real.

Bill Whitney is worried that he is different to his sister and parents. They mix with other upper-class people while Bill is more down to earth. Even his girlfriend seems a bit odd. All is revealed when Bill returns home to find a party in full swing.
Body HorrorSocial SatireClass WarfarePsychological ThrillerGrotesque & UnsettlingSurreal NightmareDarkly ComedicEccentric CharactersLate 80s Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Yuzna, Mark S. Thomas
Written by:
Woody Keith, Rick Fry
Produced by:
Gary Schmoeller, Paul White, Keith Walley
Composed by:
Doug E. Turner, Clancy T. Troutman, James Koford

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Society

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Society legally?

fuboTVNight Flight+PlexMometu

Society is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Society worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Society rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Society?

1 h 40 min

Society runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Society?

Critics60
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Society much the same way.

What language is Society in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Society?

16ATAUBRCHDEDKESFIGBGGIEITNONZ+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Society in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Society use?

Good Shapeshifting, Evil ShapeshiftingParental IncestBait-and-SwitchTeam TitlePaper TigerTransformation Discretion ShotCruel and Unusual DeathMugged for DisguiseJerk JockThe Ugly Guy's Hot DaughterBoobs-and-Butt PosePsychosexual Horrorand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for Society, including Good Shapeshifting, Evil Shapeshifting, Parental Incest, Bait-and-Switch.