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Bad Influence

1990·Movie
1h 39min·R
63
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

When fantasy becomes a fatal distraction.

Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.
Psychological ThrillerNeo-NoirDangerous SeductionMoral CorruptionDarkIntenseCharacter StudyLos Angeles

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bad Influence legally?

Bad Influence is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bad Influence worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bad Influence rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDrug useStrong language

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

How long is Bad Influence?

1 h 39 min

Bad Influence runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bad Influence?

Critics66
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Bad Influence much the same way.

Was Bad Influence a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$13 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Bad Influence in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bad Influence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bad Influence in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bad Influence use?

Ambiguous EndingAsshole VictimCain and AbelThe CorrupterIronic EchoMisanthrope SupremeRejected ApologyEngineered Public ConfessionFrame-UpSnuff FilmGolf ClubbingThe Sociopathand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Bad Influence, including Ambiguous Ending, Asshole Victim, Cain and Abel.