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The Mothman Prophecies

2002Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

DramaHorror
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic526.6Rotten Tomatoes52%56%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic526.6Rotten Tomatoes52%56%

Summary

Reporter John Klein is plunged into a world of impossible terror when fate draws him to the sleepy West Virginia town of Point Pleasant, whose residents are being visited by a great winged shape that sows hideous nightmares and fevered visions.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Mark Pellington
Written by
Richard Hatem, John A. Keel
Produced by
Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Gary W. Goldstein
Music by
tomandandy, Andy Milburn, Tom Hajdu

Everyone

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Facts

January 25, 2002 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released
January 25, 2002
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$32 million
Box office
$55 million
Available in
47 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

You Can't Fight Fate, Bittersweet Ending, Cool Car +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mothman Prophecies?"

Questions about The Mothman Prophecies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mothman Prophecies?

NetflixPrimefuboTVPeacockThe CWAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+Shout! Factory

In the United States, The Mothman Prophecies streams on Netflix, Prime, fuboTV, Peacock, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The CW, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is The Mothman Prophecies worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (52).

Is The Mothman Prophecies okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Mothman Prophecies scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Is The Mothman Prophecies plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Mothman Prophecies use?

You Can't Fight FateBittersweet EndingCool CarThe Not-Love InterestToo Happy to LiveWeirdness MagnetThe Film of the BookOur Cryptids Are More MysteriousVoice of the LegionSanity SlippageSurreal HorrorMirror Scareand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including You Can't Fight Fate, Bittersweet Ending, and Cool Car.