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Spectral

2016Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

69
GoodGoodWatch score

A thrilling, tense sci-fi movie about war and technology.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

How do you stop an enemy you can't see coming?

A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city.

Feels like

  • Military Sci-Fi Action
  • Supernatural Warfare
  • Ghost Hunting
  • Futuristic Weapons
  • Urban Combat
  • Special Ops
  • High-Tech Thriller
  • Monster Movie

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Nic Mathieu

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Facts

December 9, 2016 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
December 9, 2016
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Made in
Hungary, United States
Budget
$70 million
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

20 Minutes into the Future, Superweapon Surprise, My God, What Have I Done? +9

  • 20 Minutes into the Future
  • Superweapon Surprise
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Redshirt Army
  • Applied Phlebotinum
  • Exact Words
  • Chainsaw-Grip BFG
  • Stuff Blowing Up
  • Cold Iron
  • And I Must Scream
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • Everybody's Dead, Dave

12 of 68 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Spectral?"

Questions about Spectral

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Spectral?

In the United States, Spectral streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Spectral worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (60).

Is Spectral okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Spectral scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does Spectral use?

20 Minutes into the FutureSuperweapon SurpriseMy God, What Have I Done?Redshirt ArmyApplied PhlebotinumExact WordsChainsaw-Grip BFGStuff Blowing UpCold IronAnd I Must ScreamDecoy ProtagonistEverybody's Dead, Daveand 56 more

TV Tropes lists 68 tropes for it, including 20 Minutes into the Future, Superweapon Surprise, and My God, What Have I Done?.