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Roar

1981Movie1 h 35 min

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes72%52%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic65–Rotten Tomatoes72%52%

Summary

Roar follows a family who are attacked by various African animals at the secluded home of their keeper.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Adults
  • Solo watch

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Noel Marshall
Written by
Noel Marshall
Produced by
Tippi Hedren, Noel Marshall, Robert Gottschalk
Music by
Terrence P. Minogue

Everyone

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Facts

October 30, 1981 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
October 30, 1981
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Thriller, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Barrier-Busting Blow, Clothing Damage, Green Aesop +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Roar?"

Questions about Roar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roar?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Roar worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.1, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (58).

Will Roar make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will Roar scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Was Roar a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 12% of its budget.

What tropes does Roar use?

Barrier-Busting BlowClothing DamageGreen AesopKarmic DeathOnly Sane ManKarma HoudiniBlood Is the New BlackCruel ElephantObvious Stunt DoubleBlack ComedyCaptain CrashRandom Events Plotand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Barrier-Busting Blow, Clothing Damage, and Green Aesop.