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Cube Zero

2004Movie1 h 37 minR

Mystery
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–42%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–42%

Summary

A young programmer whose job is to watch over the reality-warping Cube defies orders to rescue an innocent mother trapped in one of its rooms.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ernie Barbarash
Written by
Ernie Barbarash
Produced by
Suzanne Colvin-Goulding, Jon P. Goulding
Music by
Norman Orenstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 10, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
October 10, 2004
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, French
Made in
Canada
Budget
$825,000
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Shoot the Dog, Unusual User Interface, Heel Realization +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cube Zero?"

Questions about Cube Zero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cube Zero?

PlexThe CWFawesomeXumo PlayMovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, Cube Zero streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Plex, The CW, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Cube Zero worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.6 and Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching Cube Zero?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Cube Zero scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Cube Zero use?

Shoot the DogUnusual User InterfaceHeel RealizationDream WalkerFeel No PainSurprise CheckmateBothering by the BookIdentity AmnesiaAwesomeness by AnalysisTested on HumansScannable ManBig Brother Is Employing Youand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Shoot the Dog, Unusual User Interface, and Heel Realization.