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The Institute

2017·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb4.2Metacritic–4.0Rotten Tomatoes–21%

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The Institute fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In 19th century Baltimore, Isabel Porter, a girl stricken with grief from her parents' untimely death, voluntarily checks herself into the Rosewood Institute. Subjected to bizarre and increasingly violent pseudo-scientific experiments in personality modification, brainwashing and mind control, she must escape the clutches of the Rosewood and exact her revenge, or else be forever lost.
Gothic Horror19th CenturyMental AsylumMind ControlPsychological ThrillerRevengeDisturbing ExperimentsBleak Atmosphere

Crew

Directed by:
James Franco, Pamela Romanowsky
Written by:
Matt Rager, Adam Rager
Produced by:
James Franco, Christa Campbell, Avi Lerner
Composed by:
Adam Crystal

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Institute

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Where can I stream The Institute legally?

PrimePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVHowdyAmazon MX Player

The Institute is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Institute worth watching?

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 18/100 (IMDb 4.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Institute rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Institute?

1 h 38 min

The Institute runs 1 h 38 min.

What language is The Institute in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Institute?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Institute in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.