Dementia

2015·Movie
1h 30min·NR
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Dementia fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Let the memory games begin.

After being diagnosed with dementia, an elderly war veteran is forced by his estranged family to hire a live-in nurse, only to find she harbors a sinister secret.
Psychological HorrorDementiaSinister NurseElderly AbuseIntense SuspenseDark AtmosphereMysteryBleak

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Dementia

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dementia legally?

Dementia is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. 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 Dementia worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 5.1 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dementia rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Dementia?

1 h 30 min

Dementia runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Dementia?

Critics90
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Dementia higher (90) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Dementia in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Dementia?

24ATBEBFBRCACDCHCIDEDZFRGFITLU+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Dementia in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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