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Black Adam

2022·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic416.8Rotten Tomatoes39%83%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

The world needed a hero. It got Black Adam.

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.
Superhero ActionAntihero LeadCGI SpectacleAncient Magic & GodsHigh-Octane BattlesDC UniverseRelentless PacePopcorn Entertainment

Crew

Directed by:
Jaume Collet-Serra
Written by:
Adam Sztykiel, Rory Haines, Sohrab Noshirvani
Produced by:
Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia
Composed by:
Lorne Balfe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black Adam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Adam?

NetflixHBO MaxYouTube TVCinemax

In the United States, Black Adam streams on Netflix, HBO Max, YouTube TV, and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 100 other countries.

Is Black Adam worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (71 out of 100) than critics (40).

Is Black Adam okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Black Adam?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Black Adam use?

Villain ProtagonistRelated Differently in the AdaptationPaper TigerSoundtrack DissonanceHigh-Altitude InterrogationHomageAdaptational Nice GuyStupid EvilCame Back StrongAdaptational BadassDigital Head SwapDecoy Protagonistand 107 more

TV Tropes lists 119 tropes for it, including Villain Protagonist, Related Differently in the Adaptation, and Paper Tiger.