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Containment

2015·Movie
1h 17min·R

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Containment fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

No water. No power. No explanation. No escape.

Neighbors in a block wake one morning to find they have been sealed inside their apartments. Can they work together to find out why? Or will they destroy each other in their fight to escape?
Claustrophobic ThrillerPsychological BreakdownSocial IsolationParanoia & SuspicionSurvival InstinctsDystopian SettingCritique of Social SystemsEnclosed Environment

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Questions about Containment

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Where can I stream Containment legally?

Containment is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and VIX . You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Containment worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Containment rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Containment?

1 h 17 min

Containment runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Containment?

Critics92
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate Containment higher (92) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Containment in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Containment?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Containment in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.