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Scream

1996·Movie
1h 52min·NR
IMDb7.4Metacritic668.3Rotten Tomatoes78%80%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloHooplaStarz

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Relentless energy, masterful craft.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7

World

Crime, mystery, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Meta Narrative10
  • Direction9
  • Narrative Structure9

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You scare easilyYou want something quiet and calm

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Scary moviesNostalgic movies

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About

Someone has taken their love of scary movies one step too far. Solving this mystery is going to be murder.

A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a masked killer who targets her and her friends by using scary movies as part of a deadly game.
Meta-Slasher RevivalHigh-Tension MysteryWitty Horror CommentaryTeen Angst & SurvivalSuspenseful PacingCultural Self-AwarenessIconic Villain RevealSharp DialogueGenre Subversion

Crew

Directed by:
Wes Craven, Nick Mastandrea, Annie Welles
Written by:
Kevin Williamson
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Barbara Harris, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Marco Beltrami, Marco Beltrami, Rick Alexander

Sequels and Prequels

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Poster for Scream

Media

Questions about Scream

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scream legally?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloHooplaStarz

Scream is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Scream worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scream rated?

NRViolenceStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Scream?

1 h 52 min

Scream runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Scream?

Critics72
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Scream much the same way.

Was Scream a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$173 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $173 million worldwide, 12.4 times its budget.

What language is Scream in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scream?

94ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBHBOBRBZ+80

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scream in 94 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scream use?

Boom, Headshot!PostmodernismWorld of SnarkIf It Bleeds, It LeadsGenre SavvyUnwitting Instigator of DoomWham LineCrossoverSlasher MovieCelebrity ParadoxCharacters Dropping Like FliesGhostly Gapeand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 storytelling tropes for Scream, including Boom, Headshot!, Postmodernism, World of Snark.