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Don't Breathe

2016·Movie
1h 29min·R
76
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Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and pulse-pounding

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension10
  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout sound design and editing

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7

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About

This house looked like an easy target, until they found what was inside.

A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong.
High-Stakes Home Invasion ThrillerSound-Driven SuspenseCat-and-Mouse DynamicPsychological HorrorClaustrophobic AtmosphereSubverted ExpectationsVisceral ActionDark Crime Drama

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Where can I stream Don't Breathe legally?

Don't Breathe is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Don't Breathe worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Don't Breathe rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Don't Breathe?

1 h 29 min

Don't Breathe runs 1 h 29 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Don't Breathe?

Critics80
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 80 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Don't Breathe much the same way.

Was Don't Breathe a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$159 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $159 million worldwide, 16.1 times its budget.

What language is Don't Breathe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Don't Breathe?

116ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBO+102

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Don't Breathe in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Don't Breathe use?

Steel EardrumsMotive MisidentificationRight-Hand Attack DogGross-Up Close-UpAbandoned AreaBig Damn HeroesEveryone Has StandardsAir-Vent PassagewayNo Name GivenBookendsVillainous UnderdogThe Onerand 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for Don't Breathe, including Steel Eardrums, Motive Misidentification, Right-Hand Attack Dog.