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The New Mutants

2020·Movie
1h 34min·PG-13

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The New Mutants fingerprint

No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Growing up and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

There is something new to fear.

Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
Superhero HorrorComing-of-AgePsychological ThrillerConfined SettingDark FantasyOrigin StorySupernatural PowersTeen AngstEscape Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The New Mutants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The New Mutants legally?

The New Mutants is included with a subscription to Disney+, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow in the United States. 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 The New Mutants worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The New Mutants rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The New Mutants?

1 h 34 min

The New Mutants runs 1 h 34 min.

Is The New Mutants based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The New Mutants?

Critics40
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The New Mutants higher (48) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The New Mutants a box office hit?

Budget$67 million
Box office$49 million

No. It cost about $67 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.

What language is The New Mutants in?

EnglishLatinPortuguese

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

In how many countries can I watch The New Mutants?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The New Mutants in 79 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The New Mutants use?

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TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for The New Mutants, including Bears Are Bad News, Comic-Book Movies Don't Use Codenames, Masculine–Feminine Gay Couple.