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Polaroid

2019·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Coming of Age5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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Beware this camera... Once you take it, it takes you.

High school loner Bird Fitcher has no idea what dark secrets are tied to the mysterious Polaroid vintage camera she stumbles upon, but it doesn't take long to discover that those who have their picture taken meet a tragic end. Bird and her friends must survive one more night as they race to solve the mystery of the haunted Polaroid before it kills them all.
Teen HorrorSupernatural ThrillerHaunted ObjectMysteryPhotographic CurseHigh School SettingJump ScaresSound Design Focused

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Polaroid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Polaroid legally?

Polaroid 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 YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. 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 Polaroid worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Polaroid rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Polaroid?

1 h 28 min

Polaroid runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Polaroid in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Polaroid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Polaroid in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Polaroid use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Sole SurvivorAbusive ParentsShrinking VioletGory Discretion ShotInsane Troll LogicHalf the Man He Used to BeNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Wham ShotKarma HoudiniCursed ItemClingy MacGuffinand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Polaroid, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Sole Survivor, Abusive Parents.