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Signs

2002Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

Thriller
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic597.1Rotten Tomatoes76%67%

A nerve-racking, slow-burning thriller movie about mystery and family, with standout direction and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Story

It's not like they didn't warn us.

A family living on a farm finds mysterious crop circles in their fields which suggests something more frightening to come.

Feels like

  • Slow-Burn Sci-Fi Horror
  • Faith vs. Doubt Drama
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Family Survival Story
  • Masterful Sound Design
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Grounded Alien Encounter
  • M. Night Shyamalan Signature Style

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
M. Night Shyamalan
Written by
M. Night Shyamalan
Produced by
M. Night Shyamalan, Frank Marshall, Sam Mercer
Music by
James Newton Howard

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Facts

August 2, 2002 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
August 2, 2002
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
English
Also spoken
Portuguese
Made in
United States
Budget
$72 million
Box office
$408 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Big Brother Instinct, Aliens in Cardiff, Achilles' Heel +9

  • Big Brother Instinct
  • Aliens in Cardiff
  • Achilles' Heel
  • Didn't Think This Through
  • Tinfoil Hat
  • Half the Man He Used to Be
  • Weather Saves the Day
  • Post-9/11 Terrorism Movie
  • Kick the Dog
  • Irony
  • Easily Thwarted Alien Invasion
  • Idiot Ball

12 of 74 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Signs?"

Questions about Signs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Signs?

HulufuboTVYouTube TV

In the United States, Signs streams on Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Signs worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 59).

Is Signs okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Signs scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

Was Signs a box office hit?

Budget$72 million
Box office$408 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $72 million to make and earned $408 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Signs use?

Big Brother InstinctAliens in CardiffAchilles' HeelDidn't Think This ThroughTinfoil HatHalf the Man He Used to BeWeather Saves the DayPost-9/11 Terrorism MovieKick the DogIronyEasily Thwarted Alien InvasionIdiot Balland 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Big Brother Instinct, Aliens in Cardiff, and Achilles' Heel.