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Nerve

2016·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
IMDb6.5Metacritic586.5Rotten Tomatoes66%66%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloCinemaxFawesome

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Your score

Nerve fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Catharsis7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Romance5

Humor

Some satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Games, technology, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

We dare you.

Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.
Online ThrillerTeen DramaHigh-Stakes GameSocial Media CritiqueNear-Future Sci-FiPsychological TensionDaring ChallengesComing-of-AgeFast-Paced ActionDigital Culture

Crew

Directed by:
Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost, Mike Smith
Written by:
Jessica Sharzer, Jeanne Ryan
Produced by:
John Papsidera, Deanna Brigidi, Anthony Katagas
Composed by:
Rob Simonsen, Ryan Collison, Randall Poster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Nerve

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nerve legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloCinemaxFawesome

Nerve is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. 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 Nerve worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nerve rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Nerve?

1 h 36 min

Nerve runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nerve?

Critics62
Audiences65

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 65 out of 100, so both groups see Nerve much the same way.

Was Nerve a box office hit?

Budget$19 million
Box office$85 million

Yes. It cost about $19 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is Nerve in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nerve?

68ADAEARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCR+54

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Nerve in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Nerve use?

Ironic NameForced Prize FightInternet JerkGoofy Print UnderwearAll or NothingAll Love Is UnrequitedHoist by His Own PetardUn-personDisappeared DadCynicism CatalystBlack and NerdyThe Heavyand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 storytelling tropes for Nerve, including Ironic Name, Forced Prize Fight, Internet Jerk.