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I Know What You Did Last Summer

1997·Movie
1h 42min·R
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic526.3Rotten Tomatoes46%41%
IMDb5.9Metacritic526.3Rotten Tomatoes46%41%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

If you're going to bury the truth, make sure it stays buried.

After an accident on a winding road, four teens make the fatal mistake of dumping their victim's body into the sea. Exactly one year later, the deadly secret resurfaces as they're stalked by a hook-handed figure.
90s Teen SlasherRevenge ThrillerMystery & SuspenseGuilt & ConsequencesJump ScaresIconic VillainPop Culture ClassicFast-Paced HorrorFriend Group in Peril

Crew

Directed by:
Louis D'Esposito, Jim Gillespie, Steve Mirkovich
Written by:
Kevin Williamson, Lois Duncan
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Mary Vernieu, Neal H. Moritz
Composed by:
John Debney, John Debney, Ellen Heuer

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Where can I stream I Know What You Did Last Summer legally?

NetflixYouTube TV

I Know What You Did Last Summer is included with a subscription to Netflix and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 I Know What You Did Last Summer worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Know What You Did Last Summer rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is I Know What You Did Last Summer?

1 h 42 min

I Know What You Did Last Summer runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Know What You Did Last Summer?

Critics49
Audiences54

Yes. Critics average 49 and audiences 54 out of 100, so both groups see I Know What You Did Last Summer much the same way.

Was I Know What You Did Last Summer a box office hit?

Budget$17 million
Box office$126 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $17 million to make and earned $126 million worldwide, 7.4 times its budget.

What language is I Know What You Did Last Summer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Know What You Did Last Summer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Know What You Did Last Summer in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Know What You Did Last Summer use?

Menacing StrollChekhov's GunChekhov's GunmanIt Was Here, I Swear!The OnerBig BadBrainy BrunetteRoaring Rampage of RevengeCondensation ClueSchrödinger's CanonTomboy and Girly GirlHorror Doesn't Settle for Simple Tuesdayand 104 more

TV Tropes lists 116 storytelling tropes for I Know What You Did Last Summer, including Menacing Stroll, Chekhov's Gun, Chekhov's Gunman.