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Self/less

2015Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic346.1Rotten Tomatoes18%46%

An eerie, tense sci-fi movie about the future and technology.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

God Created Man. Man Created Immortality.

An extremely wealthy elderly man dying from cancer undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness to the body of a healthy young man but everything may not be as good as it seems when he starts to uncover the mystery of the body's origins and the secret organization that will kill to keep its secrets.

Feels like

  • Sci-Fi Body Horror
  • Identity Crisis Thriller
  • Transhumanist Dystopia
  • Psychological Mystery
  • Visually Polished
  • Existential Dread
  • Consciousness Transfer
  • Corporate Immortality
  • Unsettling Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Tarsem Singh
Written by
David Pastor, Àlex Pastor
Produced by
Ram Bergman, James D. Stern, Peter Schlessel
Music by
Antonio Pinto, Jason Rhein, Dudu Aram

Everyone

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Facts

July 10, 2015 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
July 10, 2015
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$26 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
52 countries

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, Awful Truth, Grand Theft Me +9

  • Oh, Crap!
  • Awful Truth
  • Grand Theft Me
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Convulsive Seizures
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Gold Makes Everything Shiny
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?
  • Character Tic
  • Too Dumb to Live

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Self/less?"

Questions about Self/less

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Self/less?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Self/less from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 19 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Self/less worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (26).

Is Self/less okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

Is Self/less plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (7 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Self/less use?

Oh, Crap!Awful TruthGrand Theft MeWhat You Are in the DarkConvulsive SeizuresWould Hurt a ChildYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessGold Makes Everything ShinyEven Evil Has Loved OnesDoes This Remind You of Anything?Character TicToo Dumb to Liveand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, Awful Truth, and Grand Theft Me.