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Communion

1989·Movie
1h 43min·R

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Communion fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The mind, technology, and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The true story of one man's terrifying journey into the unknown.

A novelist's wife and son see him changed by an apparent encounter with aliens in the mountains.
Alien EncounterPsychological HorrorUnreliable NarratorExistential DreadUnexplained PhenomenaParanoia & IsolationSlow-Burn MysteryTechnological AnxietyAmbiguous Reality

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Communion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Communion legally?

Communion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Communion worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 46%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Communion rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Communion?

1 h 43 min

Communion runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Communion based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Communion?

Critics46
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see Communion much the same way.

Was Communion a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 38% of its budget.

What language is Communion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Communion?

14ATAUBECACHDEESFRGBIEITNLNZUS

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

What tropes does Communion use?

More than Meets the EyeHistorical Hero UpgradeOne-Word TitleAnal ProbingCatapult NightmareWriter's BlockThe Film of the BookCloudcuckoolanderAlien AbductionSanity SlippageNothing Is ScarierI'll Kill You!and 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Communion, including More than Meets the Eye, Historical Hero Upgrade, One-Word Title.