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Code 8

2019·Movie
1h 39min·NR
IMDb6.1Metacritic486.2Rotten Tomatoes81%62%

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NetflixHoopla

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The future, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Fear is the most dangerous power.

In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)
Gritty Sci-FiAction ThrillerDystopian SocietySocial InequalityPower DynamicsCrime DramaGrounded SuperpowersUrban SettingBrotherhood

Crew

Directed by:
Jeff Chan, Consuelo Solar González, Zoë Bigio
Written by:
Jeff Chan, Chris Paré
Produced by:
Robbie Amell, Sung Kang, Stephen Amell
Composed by:
Bruce Fleming, Bruce Fleming, Dustin Harris

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Questions about Code 8

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Code 8 legally?

NetflixHoopla

Code 8 is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Code 8 worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Code 8 rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Code 8?

1 h 39 min

Code 8 runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Code 8?

Critics65
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Code 8 much the same way.

Was Code 8 a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$157,209

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $157,209 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Code 8 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Code 8?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Code 8 in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Code 8 use?

Assassination AttemptAn Ice PersonBittersweet EndingPower IncontinenceThe Dog Bites BackCaretaker ReversalEvil Debt CollectorCowboy CopYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessTelepathyBad BossFraming the Guilty Partyand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for Code 8, including Assassination Attempt, An Ice Person, Bittersweet Ending.