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Skyscraper

2018·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13

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Skyscraper fingerprint

Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

Don't look down

Framed and on the run, a former FBI agent must save his family from a blazing fire in the world's tallest building.
High-Rise ActionDisaster ThrillerFamily Rescue MissionIntense SuspenseAdrenaline-PumpingSpectacle-DrivenHeroic ProtagonistSurvival StoryModern Action

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Skyscraper

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Where can I stream Skyscraper legally?

Skyscraper is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV in the United States. 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 Skyscraper worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Skyscraper rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Skyscraper?

1 h 42 min

Skyscraper runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Skyscraper?

Critics50
Audiences60

Not quite. Audiences rate Skyscraper higher (60) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Skyscraper a box office hit?

Budget$125 million
Box office$305 million

Yes. It cost about $125 million to make and earned $305 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Skyscraper in?

EnglishcnChinese

It was made in English, with some cn, Chinese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Skyscraper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Skyscraper in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Skyscraper use?

Hero with Bad PublicityI Have Your WifeI Have Your WifeEven Evil Has StandardsThe TowerPrecision F-StrikeRed HerringDon't Look DownCrazy-PreparedSilver FoxHandicapped BadassPapa Wolfand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for Skyscraper, including Hero with Bad Publicity, I Have Your Wife, I Have Your Wife.