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Black Panther

2018·Movie
2h 15min·PG-13

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High energy, immersive world, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Awe-inspiring and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Wonder9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

The future, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and direction

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

Long live the king.

King T'Challa returns home to the reclusive, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda to serve as his country's new leader. However, T'Challa soon finds that he is challenged for the throne by factions within his own country as well as without. Using powers reserved to Wakandan kings, T'Challa assumes the Black Panther mantle to join with ex-girlfriend Nakia, the queen-mother, his princess-kid sister, members of the Dora Milaje (the Wakandan 'special forces') and an American secret agent, to prevent Wakanda from being dragged into a world war.
Afrofuturist Marvel BlockbusterCultural LandmarkTechno-Thriller with HeartPolitical AllegoryStunning Visual DesignIconic Villain MotivationLudwig Göransson's ScoreFamily Legacy DramaGlobal Superhero Cinema

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Where can I stream Black Panther legally?

Black Panther is included with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 Black Panther worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Panther rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Black Panther?

2 h 15 min

Black Panther runs 2 h 15 min.

Is Black Panther based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Panther?

Critics92
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Black Panther higher (92) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Black Panther a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$1.3 billion

Yes, a big one. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $1.3 billion worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What language is Black Panther in?

EnglishKoreanSwahiliXhosa

It was made in English, with some Korean, Swahili, Xhosa. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Black Panther?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Panther in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Panther use?

Karmic ThiefArtistic License – HistoryOnly Mostly DeadEven Evil Has Loved Ones"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotTrailers Always SpoilComes Great ResponsibilityNarrator All AlongGuys Smash, Girls ShootLaser-Guided KarmaMy Name Is Inigo MontoyaCostume Pornand 402 more

TV Tropes lists 414 storytelling tropes for Black Panther, including Karmic Thief, Artistic License – History, Only Mostly Dead.