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The Fourth Kind

2009·Movie
1h 38min·PG-13
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic345.7Rotten Tomatoes18%41%

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A , sci-fi movie: , .

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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About

There are four kinds of alien encounters. The fourth kind is abduction.

Since the 1960s, a disproportionate number of the population in and around Nome, Alaska, have gone missing. Despite FBI investigations, the disappearances remain a mystery. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist, may be on the verge of blowing the unsolved cases wide open when, during the course of treating her patients, she finds evidence of alien abductions.
Psychological HorrorAlien AbductionMockumentaryFound FootageUnsettling ThrillerParanormal MysteryAtmosphericIntense SuspenseReality-BendingDisturbing

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Directed by:
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Written by:
Olatunde Osunsanmi
Produced by:
Joe Carnahan, Paul Brooks, Terry Robbins
Composed by:
Atli Örvarsson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Fourth Kind

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fourth Kind?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Fourth Kind from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Fourth Kind worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is The Fourth Kind okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will I feel good after watching The Fourth Kind?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Fourth Kind scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Was The Fourth Kind a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$48 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $48 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What tropes does The Fourth Kind use?

Episode Discussion SceneThe Mountains of IllinoisNightmare FaceAlien Fair FolkShout-OutBlack SpeechAdaptational AttractivenessBased on a Great Big LieWhen All You Have Is a Hammer…MockumentaryPater FamilicideHe Who Must Not Be Seenand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 tropes for it, including Episode Discussion Scene, The Mountains of Illinois, and Nightmare Face.