The Ones Below

2016·Movie
1h 27min
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic635.2Rotten Tomatoes76%47%

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The Ones Below fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

How well do you know your neighbors?

A young affluent couple expecting their first child hits it off with the new couple that moves in downstairs, until a dinner party between them ends in a shocking accident.
Psychological ThrillerClaustrophobic AtmosphereSuspensefulDomestic TensionClass ConflictParanoiaSuburban NightmareSecrets and Lies

Crew

Directed by:
David Farr, Nick Justin
Written by:
David Farr
Produced by:
Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, Leo Davis
Composed by:
Adem Ilhan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Ones Below

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Where can I stream The Ones Below legally?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexDistroTV

The Ones Below is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. 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 Ones Below worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ones Below rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Ones Below?

1 h 27 min

The Ones Below runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ones Below?

Critics70
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate The Ones Below higher (70) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Ones Below in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Ones Below?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ones Below in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ones Below use?

Abusive ParentsBabysitter from HellBerserk ButtonDowner EndingNever My FaultReplacement GoldfishSomeone to Remember Him ByDomestic AbuseKarma HoudiniTragic StillbirthNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Law of Inverse Fertility

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The Ones Below, including Abusive Parents, Babysitter from Hell, Berserk Button.

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