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The Girl with All the Gifts

2016·Movie
1h 51min·R
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic676.2Rotten Tomatoes86%67%
IMDb6.6Metacritic676.2Rotten Tomatoes86%67%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The future, growing up, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Our greatest threat is our only hope.

In the future, a strange fungus has changed nearly everyone into thoughtless, flesh-eating monsters. When a scientist and a teacher find a girl who seems to be immune to the fungus, they all begin a journey to save humanity.
Post-Apocalyptic ThrillerZombie HorrorDystopian FutureChild ProtagonistSurvival & HopeEmotional DepthTense AtmosphereUnique PremiseCharacter-Driven Narrative

Crew

Directed by:
Colm McCarthy, Sam Donovan
Written by:
Mike Carey, Mike Carey
Produced by:
Richard Holmes, Will Clarke, Colin Jones
Composed by:
Cristóbal Tapia de Veer, Dillon Bennett, Carsten Richter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Girl with All the Gifts

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Where can I stream The Girl with All the Gifts legally?

PrimeKanopyFandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+Amazon MX Player

The Girl with All the Gifts 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 Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 Girl with All the Gifts worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Girl with All the Gifts rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Girl with All the Gifts?

1 h 51 min

The Girl with All the Gifts runs 1 h 51 min.

Is The Girl with All the Gifts based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Girl with All the Gifts?

Critics77
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The Girl with All the Gifts higher (77) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Girl with All the Gifts in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl with All the Gifts?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Girl with All the Gifts in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Girl with All the Gifts use?

Superweapon SurpriseThe RevealChildren Are InnocentZombie ApocalypseEnforced Method ActingSeen It AllAbusive ParentsNot Using the "Z" WordWouldn't Hurt a ChildCanon ForeignerDevoured by the HordeLife Will Kill Youand 78 more

TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for The Girl with All the Gifts, including Superweapon Surprise, The Reveal, Children Are Innocent.