Amber Alert

2016·Movie
1h 30min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Amber Alert fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A 20 year old man takes a bus full of young children hostage in exchange for money to help his sick mother. Meanwhile a detective must over come doubt from family and co-workers while she tries to negotiate with the hostage taker.
Hostage NegotiationCrime ThrillerSocial IssuesPsychological DramaMoral DilemmaClass InequalityRedemptionContemporary Realism

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Amber Alert

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amber Alert legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amber Alert worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amber Alert rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Amber Alert?

1 h 30 min

Amber Alert runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amber Alert?

Critics50
Audiences50

Yes. Critics average 50 and audiences 50 out of 100, so both groups see Amber Alert much the same way.

What language is Amber Alert in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Amber Alert?

24ARAUBOCACLCOCRDOECESGTHNITMX+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amber Alert in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Amber Alert use?

Bittersweet EndingImprobable Infant SurvivalIn the BackI Will Punish Your Friend for Your FailureSerial KillerPolice Are UselessThey Look Just Like Everyone Else!Unresolved Sexual TensionWould Hurt a Child

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Amber Alert, including Bittersweet Ending, Improbable Infant Survival, In the Back.

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