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Overlord

2018·Movie
1h 50min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic606.8Rotten Tomatoes82%67%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyPluto TV

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High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

War, history, and games

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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About

Stop the unstoppable.

On the eve of D-Day, a team of American paratroopers crash behind enemy lines and come face-to-face with a Nazi threat unlike any the world has ever seen.
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Crew

Directed by:
Julius Avery, Mark Hopkins, Charlie Reed
Written by:
Billy Ray, Billy Ray, Mark L. Smith
Produced by:
J.J. Abrams, Jon Cohen, Jo Burn
Composed by:
Will Files, Brett Pierce, Ken McGill

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Overlord

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Overlord legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyPluto TV

Overlord is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Pluto 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 Overlord worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Overlord rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Overlord?

1 h 50 min

Overlord runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Overlord?

Critics71
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Overlord much the same way.

Was Overlord a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$42 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is Overlord in?

EnglishFrenchGermanRussian

It was made in English, with some French, German, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Overlord?

104ADAEALAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBR+90

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Overlord in 104 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Overlord use?

GhostapoEvil Is HammyPet the DogPay Evil unto EvilMama BearObfuscating StupidityDead Star WalkingThe OnerBlack Dude Dies FirstActor AllusionMade of IronThe Cameoand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for Overlord, including Ghostapo, Evil Is Hammy, Pet the Dog.