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The Blackout

1997·Movie
1h 38min·R
29
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Romance3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • Ambiguity8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Music Composition6

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The darkest secrets are the ones we hide from ourselves

A debauched Hollywood movie actor tries to piece together one wild night in Miami years earlier which remains a drug-induced blur, and soon finds out that some questions about his past are best left unanswered.
Neo-NoirPsychological ThrillerMemory and IdentityMoral AmbiguityDark & GrittyShowbiz ExcessUnreliable NarratorMiami Vice Aesthetic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Blackout legally?

The Blackout is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Blackout worth watching?

29
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Blackout rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useViolence

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

How long is The Blackout?

1 h 38 min

The Blackout runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Blackout?

Critics37
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate The Blackout higher (53) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Blackout in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Blackout?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Blackout in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.