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The Puppet Masters

1994·Movie
1h 49min·R
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes29%33%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes29%33%

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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

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Crew

Directed by:
Michael Grossman, Jeff Dashnaw, Stuart Orme
Written by:
David S. Goyer, Ted Elliott, Terry Rossio
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Sharon Howard-Field, Ralph Winter
Composed by:
Dean A. Zupancic, Aaron Glascock, Doc Kane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Puppet Masters

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Where can I stream The Puppet Masters legally?

PrimeHoopla

The Puppet Masters 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 Hoopla. 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 The Puppet Masters worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Puppet Masters rated?

RViolence

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

How long is The Puppet Masters?

1 h 49 min

The Puppet Masters runs 1 h 49 min.

Is The Puppet Masters based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Puppet Masters?

Critics29
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate The Puppet Masters higher (46) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Puppet Masters a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What language is The Puppet Masters in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Puppet Masters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Puppet Masters in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Puppet Masters use?

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TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Puppet Masters, including Shower of Angst, Action Girlfriend, Not Distracted by the Sexy.