The Surrogate

2013·Movie
1h 30min
66
GoodGoodWatch score

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The Surrogate fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance5
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

A married couple, struggling to have a child, hires a young woman to be their surrogate, but soon discovers she has a bizarre and deadly agenda.
Surrogate HorrorPsychological ThrillerDeadly AgendaFamily SecretsTwisted MoralitySuburban NightmareIntense SuspenseTroubled Marriage

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Surrogate

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Where can I stream The Surrogate legally?

The Surrogate is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Surrogate worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 79). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Surrogate rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Surrogate?

1 h 30 min

The Surrogate runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Surrogate?

Critics79
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Surrogate higher (79) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Surrogate in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Surrogate?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Surrogate in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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