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Shock and Awe

2017·Movie
1h 30min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Politics, everyday modern life, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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They risked everything to uncover the truth.

A group of journalists covering George Bush's planned invasion of Iraq in 2003 are skeptical of the presidents claim that Saddam Hussein has "weapons of mass destruction."
Political ThrillerInvestigative JournalismWar on TerrorSkepticismTruth vs. PropagandaHistorical DramaCharacter-DrivenDialogue-Heavy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shock and Awe

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Where can I stream Shock and Awe legally?

Shock and Awe is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. 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 Shock and Awe worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 47). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shock and Awe rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is Shock and Awe?

1 h 30 min

Shock and Awe runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shock and Awe?

Critics38
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Shock and Awe higher (55) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Shock and Awe a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$182,415

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $182,415 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Shock and Awe in?

EnglishItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch Shock and Awe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shock and Awe in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.