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Comet

2014·Movie
1h 31min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic526.3Rotten Tomatoes44%53%

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fuboTVParamount+PhiloAMC+Kanopy

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Comet fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Non-linear Narrative10
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout editing and cinematography

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7

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About

When a chance encounter brings together the cynical Dell and the quick-witted Kimberly, the stage is set for a tempestuous love affair that unfolds like a puzzle. As the film zigzags back and forth in time — from a meteor shower in LA, to an encounter in a Paris hotel room, to a fateful phone call — an unforgettable portrait of a relationship emerges.
Non-linear RomanceDialogue-driven DramaBittersweet Love StoryExistential RelationshipVisually PoeticIntrospectivePhilosophical UndertonesWitty & CynicalMemory & Time

Crew

Directed by:
Sam Esmail, Kristina Perez, David Gross
Written by:
Sam Esmail
Produced by:
Emmy Rossum, Justin Long, Steve Golin
Composed by:
Vicki O'Reilly Vandegrift, Jason Gaya, Trevor Gates

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Comet legally?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowPluto TVTubi TV

Comet is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and AMC+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. 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 Comet worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Comet rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Comet?

1 h 31 min

Comet runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Comet?

Critics48
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate Comet higher (61) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Comet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Comet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Comet in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.