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CQ

2001·Movie
1h 28min·R

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What's your score?

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CQ fingerprint

Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Show business and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Every picture tells a story.

A young filmmaker in 1960s Paris juggles directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle, directing his own personal art film, coping with his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and a new-found infatuation with the sci-fi film's starlet.
1960s ParisFilmmakingSci-Fi ParodyArt FilmRelationship DramaCreative StrugglePop CultureMeta-NarrativeNostalgic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about CQ

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream CQ legally?

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

Is CQ worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is CQ rated?

RSexual content

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

How long is CQ?

1 h 28 min

CQ runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on CQ?

Critics62
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see CQ much the same way.

Was CQ a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$499,891

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $499,891 worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What language is CQ in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch CQ?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for CQ in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.