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Hush

2016·Movie
1h 22min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic676.7Rotten Tomatoes92%73%

Where to watch

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Hush fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

Skip it if

You scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Silence can be killer.

A deaf woman is stalked by a psychotic killer in her secluded home.
Home InvasionSlasherDeaf ProtagonistPsychological ThrillerTensionCat and MouseSound DesignSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Flanagan, James Grayford, Rico Savage
Written by:
Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel
Produced by:
Jason Blum, Anne McCarthy, Trevor Macy
Composed by:
Vicki O'Reilly Vandegrift, Taylor Stewart, Joshua Adeniji

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hush

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hush legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloAMC+The RokuShudderShout! Factory TV

Hush is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, 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 Hush worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hush rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Hush?

1 h 22 min

Hush runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hush?

Critics80
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Hush higher (80) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Hush in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Hush?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hush in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hush use?

Cell Phones Are UselessLaser-Guided KarmaKill TallyWhite Mask of DoomThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!Karmic DeathAwesomeness by AnalysisDying Moment of AwesomeRasputinian DeathGood Smoking, Evil SmokingThe Big GuyForeshadowingand 83 more

TV Tropes lists 95 storytelling tropes for Hush, including Cell Phones Are Useless, Laser-Guided Karma, Kill Tally.