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The Darkest Minds

2018·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13

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The Darkest Minds fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Growing up and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The ones who changed will change everything.

After a disease kills 98% of America's children, the surviving 2% develop superpowers and are placed in internment camps. A 16-year-old girl escapes her camp and joins a group of other teens on the run from the government.
Dystopian Sci-FiTeen SuperpowersGovernment ControlRoad Trip AdventureComing-of-AgeSocial InjusticeAction-PackedYouthful RebellionEscapist Fantasy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Darkest Minds

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Where can I stream The Darkest Minds legally?

The Darkest Minds is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Darkest Minds worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Darkest Minds rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Darkest Minds?

1 h 45 min

The Darkest Minds runs 1 h 45 min.

Is The Darkest Minds based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Darkest Minds?

Critics27
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Darkest Minds higher (62) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Darkest Minds a box office hit?

Budget$34 million
Box office$41 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $34 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is The Darkest Minds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Darkest Minds?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Darkest Minds in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Darkest Minds use?

Not-So-Well-Intentioned ExtremistAdaptational Superpower ChangePower IncontinencePragmatic AdaptationFace of an Angel, Mind of a DemonAdaptational HeroismGlowing Eyes of DoomShout-OutBig BadTrailers Always SpoilPsychic-Assisted SuicideCute Muteand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Darkest Minds, including Not-So-Well-Intentioned Extremist, Adaptational Superpower Change, Power Incontinence.