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Q

1982·Movie
1h 33min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Pathos3
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Fantasy, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Its name is Quetzalcoatl. Just call it Q. That's all you'll have time to say before it tears you apart!

A fleeing gangland flunky discovers the New York nest of Aztec deity Quetzalcoatl, the man-eating flying serpent.
Creature Feature HorrorAztec MythologyNew York City SettingGrindhouse StylePulp HorrorB-Movie SensibilityCult ClassicGore and Practical Effects

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Q legally?

Q is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Q worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 72%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Q rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Q?

1 h 33 min

Q runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Q?

Critics72
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Q higher (72) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Q in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Q?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Q in 13 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.