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Destroyer

2018·Movie
2h 1min·R
IMDb6.2Metacritic625.6Rotten Tomatoes74%51%

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

There's nothing to lose when you've already lost everything

When Erin Bell was a young cop, she was given an undercover assignment that ended badly and destroyed her life. Years later, she must face her demons in order to make peace with her past.
Gritty Crime ThrillerDamaged ProtagonistUndercover CopRedemption StoryBleak & IntenseMoral AmbiguityTrauma & ConsequencesStrong Female Lead

Crew

Directed by:
Karyn Kusama, Lyn Matsuda Norton
Written by:
Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi
Produced by:
Phil Hay, Dan Friedkin, Fred Berger
Composed by:
Theodore Shapiro, Randall Poster, Paula Fairfield

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Destroyer legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockKanopyHooplaPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Destroyer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. 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 Destroyer worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Destroyer rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Destroyer?

2 h 1 min

Destroyer runs 2 h 1 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Destroyer?

Critics68
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate Destroyer higher (68) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Destroyer a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.

What language is Destroyer in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Destroyer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Destroyer in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.