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Carriers

2009·Movie
1h 24min·PG-13
IMDb5.9Metacritic–5.5Rotten Tomatoes62%39%

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fuboTVParamount+

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The rules are simple. You break them, you die...

A deadly virus has spread across the globe. Contagion is everywhere, no one is safe, and no one can be trusted. Four friends race through the back roads of the American West on their way to a secluded utopian beach in the Gulf of Mexico where they could peacefully wait out the pandemic. Their plans take a grim turn when their car breaks down on an isolated road starting a chain of events that will seal their fates.
Post-Apocalyptic SurvivalViral OutbreakPsychological ThrillerCharacter-DrivenBleak & TenseMoral DilemmasRoad MovieIsolation & Desperation

Crew

Directed by:
Àlex Pastor, David Pastor, Judi Townsend
Written by:
Àlex Pastor, David Pastor
Produced by:
Anthony Bregman, Jeanne McCarthy, Ray Angelic
Composed by:
Paul Hsu, Paul Hsu, George A. Lara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Carriers

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Where can I stream Carriers legally?

fuboTVParamount+

Carriers is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ 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 Carriers worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Carriers rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Carriers?

1 h 24 min

Carriers runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Carriers?

Critics62
Audiences51

Not quite. Critics rate Carriers higher (62) than audiences (51). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Carriers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Carriers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Carriers in 62 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Carriers use?

The RemnantToo Dumb to LiveIdiot BallHypocritePsycho Party MemberMoral Event HorizonWhat the Hell, Hero?Sex SlaveHidden DepthsDying AloneDoes This Remind You of Anything?What Happened to Mommy?and 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Carriers, including The Remnant, Too Dumb to Live, Idiot Ball.