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I Am Number Four

2011Movie1 h 49 minPG-13

Thriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic366.0Rotten Tomatoes32%57%

A thrilling, fast-paced action movie about growing up and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Teen Sci-Fi Thriller
  • Supernatural Powers
  • Young Adult Adaptation
  • Action-Packed Romance
  • Hidden Identity Drama
  • Formulaic Blockbuster
  • Light Fantasy Elements
  • Safe Family Entertainment

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
D.J. Caruso
Written by
Miles Millar, Alfred Gough, Marti Noxon
Produced by
Michael Bay, James M. Freitag, Emily Berger
Music by
Trevor Rabin

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Facts

February 18, 2011 · 1 h 49 min · PG-13

Released
February 18, 2011
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
India, United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$150 million
Available in
55 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Disney Death, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Bloodless Carnage +9

  • Disney Death
  • You Have Outlived Your Usefulness
  • Bloodless Carnage
  • Proud Warrior Race
  • Always Chaotic Evil
  • Big Damn Heroes
  • The Quisling
  • My Nayme Is
  • My Nayme Is
  • Pet Monstrosity
  • Humanoid Alien
  • Took a Level in Badass

12 of 94 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream I Am Number Four?"

Questions about I Am Number Four

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream I Am Number Four?

Disney+HuluTubi TV

In the United States, I Am Number Four streams on Disney+ and Hulu, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is I Am Number Four worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is I Am Number Four okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch I Am Number Four?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is I Am Number Four good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Disney Death, You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, and Bloodless Carnage.