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Emelie

2016·Movie
1h 22min·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic625.6Rotten Tomatoes88%40%
IMDb5.4Metacritic625.6Rotten Tomatoes88%40%

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

I'm your new babysitter

After their regular babysitter cancels, the Thompson family turns to her friend, Anna to supervise their children while the parents go out to celebrate their anniversary. At first Anna seems like a dream come true to the kids, allowing them to eat extra cookies and play with things that are usually off-limits, but as her behaviour becomes increasingly odd, the kids soon find out that her intentions are dark and twisted—and she is not who she seems to be.
Home Invasion ThrillerPsychological SuspenseChild-in-PerilUnhinged AntagonistDomestic TerrorTense & GrippingDark TwistParental NightmareCharacter-Driven Threat

Crew

Directed by:
Ryan Monolopolus, Michael Thelin
Written by:
Michael Thelin
Produced by:
Bryan Reisberg, Stephen Vincent, Andrew Corkin
Composed by:
Phil Mossman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Emelie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emelie legally?

PrimePeacockPhiloAMC+HooplaShudderScreamboxPlex

Emelie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Peacock, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Emelie worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Emelie rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Emelie?

1 h 22 min

Emelie runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Emelie?

Critics75
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Emelie higher (75) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Emelie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Emelie?

16AUBYCADKFIGBGGIEKRNLNONZRUSE+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Emelie in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Emelie use?

Vorpal PillowNo Periods, PeriodHarmful to MinorsSurprise Car CrashWould Hurt a ChildEmbarrassing Browser HistoryChekhov's GunIt Works Better with Bullets

TV Tropes lists 8 storytelling tropes for Emelie, including Vorpal Pillow, No Periods, Period, Harmful to Minors.