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Source Code

2011·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13

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Relentless energy, immersive world, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, the mind, and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout storytelling, direction, and performances

  • Narrative Structure9
  • Intrigue9
  • Non-linear Narrative9

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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About

Make every second count.

When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.
High-Concept Sci-FiMind-Bending ThrillerTime-Loop NarrativeIntense SuspensePsychological MysteryAction-PackedClever PlotConspiracyExistential ThemesRewatchable

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Source Code

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Where can I stream Source Code legally?

Source Code is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. 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 Source Code worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Source Code rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Source Code?

1 h 33 min

Source Code runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Source Code?

Critics83
Audiences78

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 78 out of 100, so both groups see Source Code much the same way.

Was Source Code a box office hit?

Budget$32 million
Box office$147 million

Yes. It cost about $32 million to make and earned $147 million worldwide, 4.6 times its budget.

What language is Source Code in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, France.

In how many countries can I watch Source Code?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Source Code in 78 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Source Code use?

Quantum Mechanics Can Do AnythingThe Mirror Shows Your True SelfScience Is BadMeaningful EchoEarn Your Happy EndingFlash ForwardTitle DropMistaken for EvidenceYou Cannot Grasp the True FormForeshadowingTrauma-Induced AmnesiaSet Right What Once Went Wrongand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Source Code, including Quantum Mechanics Can Do Anything, The Mirror Shows Your True Self, Science Is Bad.