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Wicked

1998·Movie
1h 28min·R
34
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

Evil never looked so good.

A cul-de-sac in an oppressive suburb becomes a literal dead end for wife and mother Karen Christianson when she is brutally murdered in her own home. In the wake of the event, Karen's teenage daughter Ellie begins to exhibit bizarre behaviors as she slowly acquires her mother's demeanor and mannerisms. Meanwhile, Karen's husband Ben nurtures a less-than-innocent interest in the family's sultry live-in nanny, Lena.
Suburban NightmarePsychological ThrillerDomestic HorrorDark SecretsTroubled TeenOppressive AtmosphereMystery & SuspenseDysfunctional Family

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Wicked

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wicked legally?

Wicked 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. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wicked worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wicked rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Wicked?

1 h 28 min

Wicked runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wicked?

Critics20
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate Wicked higher (47) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Wicked in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Wicked?

2FRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wicked in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wicked use?

Idiot BallJerkass RealizationCrowd SurfingDance of Despair"I Hate" SongWham LineNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Like Goes with LikeCast as a MaskColor ContrastSmall Start, Big FinishMovie Bonus Songand 153 more

TV Tropes lists 165 storytelling tropes for Wicked, including Idiot Ball, Jerkass Realization, Crowd Surfing.