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Criminal

2016·Movie
1h 53min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

The mission is in the memories.

CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'. When he gets mysteriously killed, an experimental procedure transfers his memories into a dangerous ex-convict. When he wakes up Pope's memories, his mission is to eliminate The Dutchman before the hacker launches ICBMs and starts World War III.
High-Octane ActionSci-Fi ThrillerMemory TransferSpy ConspiracyGritty & IntenseEx-Con ProtagonistRace Against TimeTechnological WarfareExplosive Set Pieces

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Criminal legally?

Criminal 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, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. 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 Criminal worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Criminal rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Criminal?

1 h 53 min

Criminal runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Criminal?

Critics33
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate Criminal higher (56) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Criminal a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is Criminal in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Criminal?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Criminal in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Criminal use?

Anti-HeroJack Bauer Interrogation TechniqueElectric TortureDark Action GirlMelting-Pot NomenclatureBlack-and-Grey MoralityEven Evil Has Loved OnesThe SociopathCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveAmbiguously EvilNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownIdiot Balland 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Criminal, including Anti-Hero, Jack Bauer Interrogation Technique, Electric Torture.