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Annabelle

2014·Movie
1h 39min·R
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic375.0Rotten Tomatoes28%35%
IMDb5.5Metacritic375.0Rotten Tomatoes28%35%

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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Romance3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Before the Conjuring, there was Annabelle.

A couple begins to experience terrifying supernatural occurrences involving a vintage doll shortly after their home is invaded by satanic cultists.
Supernatural HorrorDemonic PossessionHaunted DollJump ScaresAtmospheric TerrorCreepy AmbienceHome InvasionRelentless EvilSpiritual Warfare

Crew

Directed by:
John R. Leonetti, Milos Milicevic, Sherie Giehtbrock
Written by:
Gary Dauberman
Produced by:
James Wan, Peter Safran, Barbara Harris
Composed by:
Joseph Bishara, John Sievert, Bill R. Dean

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Questions about Annabelle

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Where can I stream Annabelle legally?

HBO Max

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

Is Annabelle worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Annabelle rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Annabelle?

1 h 39 min

Annabelle runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Annabelle?

Critics33
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Annabelle higher (47) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Annabelle a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$258 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $258 million worldwide, 39.6 times its budget.

What language is Annabelle in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Annabelle?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Annabelle in 112 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Annabelle use?

Adaptational UglinessAction DadElevator EscapeRed HerringAnachronism StewCultIdiot BallOffscreen TeleportationForegone ConclusionTuckerizationOutliving One's OffspringCreepy Basementand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Annabelle, including Adaptational Ugliness, Action Dad, Elevator Escape.