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Something Wicked This Way Comes

1983Movie1 h 35 minPG

Mystery
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic686.8Rotten Tomatoes63%64%

A tense, intriguing fantasy movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Story

What would you give a man who could make your deepest dream come true?

In a small American town, a diabolical circus arrives, granting wishes for the townsfolk, but twisted as only the esteemed Mr. Dark can make them. Can two young boys overcome the worst the devil himself can deal out?

Feels like

  • Dark Fantasy
  • Supernatural Horror
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Small Town Mystery
  • Evil Circus
  • Ray Bradbury Adaptation
  • Psychological Thriller
  • 1980s
  • Nostalgic
  • Atmospheric

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Jack Clayton
Written by
Ray Bradbury
Produced by
Peter Douglas
Music by
James Horner

Everyone

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Facts

April 29, 1983 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
April 29, 1983
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Mystery, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
7 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptational Attractiveness, Adaptation Deviation, Adaptational Heroism +9

  • Adaptational Attractiveness
  • Adaptation Deviation
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Ascended Extra
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Emotion Eater
  • The End... Or Is It?
  • Hoist by His Own Petard
  • Familial Foe
  • Terrifying Pet Store Rat
  • Spared by the Adaptation
  • Nothing Is Scarier

12 of 17 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Something Wicked This Way Comes?"

Questions about Something Wicked This Way Comes

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Where can I stream Something Wicked This Way Comes?

Disney+fuboTVHistory Vault

In the United States, Something Wicked This Way Comes streams on Disney+, fuboTV, and History Vault. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Something Wicked This Way Comes worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Something Wicked This Way Comes okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

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

Will Something Wicked This Way Comes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Something Wicked This Way Comes a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.