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Greta

2019·Movie
1h 38min·R
56
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos4
  • Romance3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

Everyone needs a friend.

A young woman returns a lonely widow’s lost purse, leading to an unlikely relationship between the two — until the young woman discovers the widow might not be all that she seems.
Psychological ThrillerUnsettling Cat-and-MouseLonely ObsessionHitchcockianCharacter-DrivenDark SecretsMentally Unstable AntagonistNew York City Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Greta legally?

Greta is included with a subscription to Netflix 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 Greta worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Greta rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Greta?

1 h 38 min

Greta runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Greta?

Critics58
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Greta much the same way.

What language is Greta in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Ireland, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Greta?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Greta in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Greta use?

Poirot SpeakForeshadowingBig Damn HeroesActor AllusionAs Long as It Sounds ForeignDeadly EuphemismAll Just a DreamWham LineBilingual BonusBound and GaggedBarefoot CaptivesAbusive Parentsand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Greta, including Poirot Speak, Foreshadowing, Big Damn Heroes.