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Kuso

2017·Movie
1h 34min·NR
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Scare7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Cringe Humor5

World

The mind and society

  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Non-linear Narrative7
  • Intrigue6
  • Character Depth5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5
  • Sound Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Broadcasting through a makeshift network of discarded televisions, this story is tangled up in the aftermath of Los Angeles's worst earthquake nightmare. Travel between screens and aftershocks into the twisted lives of the survived.
Experimental HorrorAnthology FilmPost-Earthquake NightmareGrotesque ImageryAbsurdist Dark HumorPsychedelicSocial CommentaryNon-Linear Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kuso

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kuso legally?

Kuso is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kuso worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kuso rated?

NRNuditySexual contentViolenceStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, violence, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kuso?

1 h 34 min

Kuso runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kuso?

Critics42
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Kuso higher (57) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Kuso in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kuso?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kuso in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.