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Detroit

2017·Movie
2h 23min·R
IMDb7.3Metacritic776.5Rotten Tomatoes82%79%

Where to watch

The CWALLBLKPlexLionsgate+MovieSphere+

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What's your score?

Your score

Detroit fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

It's time we knew.

A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
Historical DramaPolice BrutalityRacial InjusticeSocial CommentaryCivil UnrestPsychological ThrillerTense and GrippingRealistic and Disturbing1960s Detroit

Crew

Directed by:
Kathryn Bigelow, Simon Warnock, Katie Valovcin
Written by:
Mark Boal
Produced by:
Kathryn Bigelow, Megan Ellison, Victoria Thomas
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Paul N.J. Ottosson, Paul N.J. Ottosson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Detroit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Detroit legally?

The CWALLBLKPlexLionsgate+MovieSphere+

Detroit is included with a subscription to ALLBLK in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Detroit worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Detroit rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Detroit?

2 h 23 min

Detroit runs 2 h 23 min.

Is Detroit based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Detroit?

Critics80
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate Detroit higher (80) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Detroit a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$23 million

No. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $23 million worldwide, 69% of its budget.

What language is Detroit in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Detroit?

75AEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBMBOBRBS+61

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Detroit in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Detroit use?

Torture Is IneffectiveCassandra TruthMiscarriage of JusticeVillain RespectDisproportionate RetributionDramatizationHypocriteKarma HoudiniVomit Discretion ShotRabid CopYou Are a Credit to Your RaceComposite Characterand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Detroit, including Torture Is Ineffective, Cassandra Truth, Miscarriage of Justice.