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Acrimony

2018·Movie
2h 0min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic324.7Rotten Tomatoes19%67%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloMovieSphere+

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Acrimony fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Hell hath no fury.

Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. That's when she lost it, and now she cannot let it go.
Psychological ThrillerBetrayal and RevengeMarital DiscordEmotional IntensityUnstable ProtagonistWorking-Class DramaMoral AmbiguityHigh StakesLegal Disputes

Crew

Directed by:
Tyler Perry
Written by:
Tyler Perry
Produced by:
Tyler Perry, Kim Taylor-Coleman, Mark E. Swinton
Composed by:
Christopher Lennertz, Joel C. High, Dara Taylor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Acrimony

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Where can I stream Acrimony legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloMovieSphere+

Acrimony is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ 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 Acrimony worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Acrimony rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is Acrimony?

2 h 0 min

Acrimony runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Acrimony?

Critics26
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Acrimony higher (58) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Acrimony a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$35 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Acrimony in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Acrimony?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Acrimony in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Acrimony use?

"The Reason You Suck" SpeechBig Bad SlippageOffscreen TeleportationHow We Got HereProtagonist Journey to VillainRoaring Rampage of RevengeI Can Change My BelovedForeshadowingForegone ConclusionUnwitting Instigator of DoomSassy Black WomanSeven Deadly Sinsand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Acrimony, including "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Big Bad Slippage, Offscreen Teleportation.