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I Am Number Four

2011·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Coming of Age6
  • Wonder6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The future

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

There were nine of us. Three are dead...

A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.
Teen Sci-Fi ActionSupernatural AbilitiesHigh-Paced ChaseAlien ConspiracyComing-of-Age StoryExciting SpectacleYouthful RomanceUnderdog HeroesFast & Thrilling

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about I Am Number Four

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Am Number Four legally?

I Am Number Four is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 I Am Number Four worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I Am Number Four rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is I Am Number Four?

1 h 49 min

I Am Number Four runs 1 h 49 min.

Is I Am Number Four based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on I Am Number Four?

Critics34
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate I Am Number Four higher (59) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was I Am Number Four a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$150 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $150 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is I Am Number Four in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in India, United States.

In how many countries can I watch I Am Number Four?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for I Am Number Four in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does I Am Number Four use?

Disney DeathYou Have Outlived Your UsefulnessBloodless CarnageProud Warrior RaceAlways Chaotic EvilBig Damn HeroesThe QuislingMy Nayme IsMy Nayme IsPet MonstrosityHumanoid AlienTook a Level in Badassand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for I Am Number Four, including Disney Death, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Bloodless Carnage.