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Central Intelligence

2016·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
IMDb6.3Metacritic526.2Rotten Tomatoes71%62%

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Central Intelligence fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

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About

Saving the world takes a little Hart and a big Johnson.

Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.
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Crew

Directed by:
Rawson Marshall Thurber, Paul Schneider, Joel Kramer
Written by:
Ike Barinholtz, Ike Barinholtz, Rawson Marshall Thurber
Produced by:
Ed Helms, Toby Emmerich, Peter Principato
Composed by:
Ludwig Göransson, Kevin O'Connell, Theodore Shapiro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Central Intelligence

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Central Intelligence legally?

HBO MaxYouTube TVHowdy

Central Intelligence is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and HBO Max 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 Central Intelligence worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Central Intelligence rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Central Intelligence?

1 h 47 min

Central Intelligence runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Central Intelligence?

Critics62
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Central Intelligence much the same way.

Was Central Intelligence a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$217 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $217 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is Central Intelligence in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Central Intelligence?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Central Intelligence in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Central Intelligence use?

Ice QueenNo Name GivenRed HerringHero AntagonistTitle DropManic Pixie Dream GuyMythical MotifsPaper-Thin DisguiseFake DefectorImprobable Aiming SkillsCreative Closing CreditsAction Survivorand 57 more

TV Tropes lists 69 storytelling tropes for Central Intelligence, including Ice Queen, No Name Given, Red Herring.