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Super 8

2011Movie1 h 52 minPG-13

Thriller
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic727.3Rotten Tomatoes81%75%

A nostalgic, awe-inspiring thriller movie about growing up and history, with standout cinematography and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Sci-Fi Adventure
  • Amblin Entertainment Tribute
  • Kid-Led Mystery
  • Cinematic Wonder
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Small Town Horror
  • Film-Making Within Film
  • John Williams Score
  • J.J. Abrams Style

Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
J.J. Abrams
Written by
J.J. Abrams
Produced by
Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

June 9, 2011 · 1 h 52 min · PG-13

Released
June 9, 2011
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$260 million
Available in
112 countries

Tropes

What Measure Is a Non-Human?, Non-Malicious Monster, Dull Surprise +9

  • What Measure Is a Non-Human?
  • Non-Malicious Monster
  • Dull Surprise
  • The Smurfette Principle
  • The New Rock & Roll
  • The Reveal
  • Disney Death
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Police Brutality
  • Cluster F-Bomb
  • Not Quite Dead
  • Nostalgia Filter

12 of 186 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Super 8?"

Questions about Super 8

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Super 8?

Paramount+PeacockKanopyPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Super 8 streams on Paramount+ and Peacock, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is Super 8 worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 72).

Is Super 8 okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Super 8 scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Was Super 8 a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$260 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $50 million to make and earned $260 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Super 8 use?

What Measure Is a Non-Human?Non-Malicious MonsterDull SurpriseThe Smurfette PrincipleThe New Rock & RollThe RevealDisney DeathMood WhiplashPolice BrutalityCluster F-BombNot Quite DeadNostalgia Filterand 174 more

TV Tropes lists 186 tropes for it, including What Measure Is a Non-Human?, Non-Malicious Monster, and Dull Surprise.