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Slaughterhouse-Five

1972·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic666.8Rotten Tomatoes82%68%

Where to watch

Prime

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Immersive world, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some absurdist humor and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

The mind, society, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity8

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Character Depth9
  • Complexity9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Billy Pilgrim lives —from time to time to time…

Billy Pilgrim, a veteran of the Second World War, finds himself mysteriously detached from time, so that he is able to travel, without being able to help it, from the days of his childhood to those of his peculiar life on a distant planet called Tralfamadore, passing through his bitter experience as a prisoner of war in the German city of Dresden, over which looms the inevitable shadow of an unspeakable tragedy.
Sci-Fi Anti-WarTime TravelPsychological TraumaNon-Linear NarrativeAbsurdistSocial CommentaryBleakPhilosophicalSurreal

Crew

Directed by:
George Roy Hill, Ray Gosnell Jr., Charlsie Bryant
Written by:
Kurt Vonnegut, Stephen Geller
Produced by:
George Roy Hill, Paul Monash, Marion Dougherty
Composed by:
James R. Alexander, Dick Vorisek, Glenn Gould

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Slaughterhouse-Five

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Slaughterhouse-Five legally?

Prime

Slaughterhouse-Five is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Slaughterhouse-Five worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Slaughterhouse-Five rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Slaughterhouse-Five?

1 h 40 min

Slaughterhouse-Five runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Slaughterhouse-Five based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Slaughterhouse-Five?

Critics74
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 74 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Slaughterhouse-Five much the same way.

What language is Slaughterhouse-Five in?

EnglishGermanRussian

It was made in English, with some German, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Slaughterhouse-Five?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Slaughterhouse-Five in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Slaughterhouse-Five use?

Karmic DeathLong-Lost RelativeOh, and X DiesIt's Not Porn, It's ArtTime-Travel Tense TroubleNice GirlSpace JewsCosmic PlaythingThe Rule of First AdoptersUnstuck in TimeNot Afraid to DieBreaking the Fourth Walland 65 more

TV Tropes lists 77 storytelling tropes for Slaughterhouse-Five, including Karmic Death, Long-Lost Relative, Oh, and X Dies.