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The Meg

2018·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Romance4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4
  • Dialogue Centrality3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Intrigue5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

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Pleased to eat you.

A deep sea submersible pilot revisits his past fears in the Mariana Trench, and accidentally unleashes the seventy foot ancestor of the Great White Shark believed to be extinct.
Blockbuster Creature FeatureHigh-Stakes Deep Sea ThrillerVisual SpectaclePopcorn EntertainmentJurassic Park HomageSimple Heroic NarrativeImmersive Sound DesignMassive Scale Action

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Questions about The Meg

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Where can I stream The Meg legally?

The Meg is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX . 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 The Meg worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Meg rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Meg?

1 h 53 min

The Meg runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Meg based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Meg?

Critics47
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 47 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see The Meg much the same way.

Was The Meg a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$531 million

Yes. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $531 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is The Meg in?

EnglishChineseJapaneseThai

It was made in English, with some Chinese, Japanese, Thai. Produced in China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Meg?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Meg in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Meg use?

Stealthy ColossusFluffy the TerribleBoyish Short HairArtistic License – PhysicsAdaptation Name ChangeLodged Blade RemovalDramatic DropRetired BadassJerkass Has a PointForgotten Fallen FriendNon-Malicious MonsterHeroic BSoDand 118 more

TV Tropes lists 130 storytelling tropes for The Meg, including Stealthy Colossus, Fluffy the Terrible, Boyish Short Hair.