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Dark Phoenix

2019·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
IMDb5.7Metacritic434.9Rotten Tomatoes22%55%

Where to watch

Disney+fuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

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Dark Phoenix fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

The future, fantasy, and family

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability2

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Character Depth5
  • Intrigue5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

A Phoenix will rise. The X-Men will fall.

The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she's hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey's new abilities to rule the galaxy.
Cosmic Superhero DramaEmotional TragedyVisual SpectacleFranchise FatigueTeam DynamicsSpace Opera ElementsMelodramatic ToneUnderwhelming Execution

Crew

Directed by:
Simon Kinberg, Brian Smrz, Josh McLaglen
Written by:
Simon Kinberg
Produced by:
Stan Lee, Simon Kinberg, Bryan Singer
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Richard King, Randy Torres

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Dark Phoenix

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dark Phoenix legally?

Disney+fuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

Dark Phoenix is included with a subscription to Disney+, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. 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 Dark Phoenix worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 22%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dark Phoenix rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Dark Phoenix?

1 h 54 min

Dark Phoenix runs 1 h 54 min.

Is Dark Phoenix based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dark Phoenix?

Critics33
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Dark Phoenix higher (54) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Dark Phoenix a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$252 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $252 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Dark Phoenix in?

EnglishPortugueseRussian

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dark Phoenix?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dark Phoenix in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Dark Phoenix use?

Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!Berserk ButtonMook ChivalryImprovised WeaponComic-Book Movies Don't Use CodenamesA Shared SufferingAwful Truth"The Reason You Suck" SpeechMythology GagAccidental MurderOne-Woman WailLater-Installment Weirdnessand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 storytelling tropes for Dark Phoenix, including Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!, Berserk Button, Mook Chivalry.