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Scream 4

2011·Movie
1h 51min·R
IMDb6.3Metacritic527.0Rotten Tomatoes61%57%

Where to watch

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Scare8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

New decade. New rules.

Fifteen years after the original Woodsboro murders, Sidney Prescott returns home to promote her new book about surviving trauma, only for a new Ghostface killer to emerge, targeting a new group of teens.
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Crew

Directed by:
Wes Craven, Nick Mastandrea, Maria Mantia
Written by:
Kevin Williamson, Kevin Williamson
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Wes Craven, Kevin Williamson
Composed by:
Tami Treadwell, Joe Barnett, Doc Kane

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Scream 4

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Where can I stream Scream 4 legally?

fuboTVParamount+PeacockMovieSphere+Howdy

Scream 4 is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Peacock in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. 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 Scream 4 worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scream 4 rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Scream 4?

1 h 51 min

Scream 4 runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Scream 4?

Critics57
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Scream 4 much the same way.

Was Scream 4 a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$97 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $97 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Scream 4 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scream 4?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scream 4 in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scream 4 use?

Alas, Poor VillainBookendsTruth in TelevisionToo Dumb to LiveFive-Second ForeshadowingRipped from the HeadlinesRed HerringLaser-Guided KarmaBond One-LinerSpanner in the WorksPlot ArmorGroin Attackand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 storytelling tropes for Scream 4, including Alas, Poor Villain, Bookends, Truth in Television.