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Black Adam

2022·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Black Adam legally?

Black Adam is included with a subscription to Netflix, YouTube TV, TNT, and TBS in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Adam worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Adam rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Black Adam?

2 h 5 min

Black Adam runs 2 h 5 min.

Is Black Adam based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Adam?

Critics40
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate Black Adam higher (71) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Black Adam a box office hit?

Budget$200 million
Box office$393 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $200 million to make and earned $393 million worldwide, 2.0 times its budget.

What language is Black Adam in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Black Adam?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Adam in 123 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Black Adam, including Villain Protagonist, Related Differently in the Adaptation, Paper Tiger.