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I Want You

1998Movie1 h 27 min

CrimeThriller
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes67%62%

A tense, slow-burning thriller movie about the mind and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

What she wants, she gets.

A young boy and his sister are drawn into one man's obsessive pursuit of his former lover.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Obsessive Love
  • British Drama
  • Gritty Realism
  • Disturbing Themes
  • Child's Perspective
  • Atmospheric
  • Slow Burn Suspense
  • Unsettling
  • Relationship Drama

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Michael Winterbottom
Written by
Eoin McNamee
Produced by
Andrew Eaton
Music by
Adrian Johnston

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Facts

February 15, 1998 · 1 h 27 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 15, 1998
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Drama, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is I Want You worth watching?"

Questions about I Want You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is I Want You worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is I Want You good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 5 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching I Want You?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.