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Eli

2019Movie1 h 38 minR

51
MediocreGoodWatch score
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

A boy named Eli with a rare autoimmune disorder is confined to a special experimental clinic for his treatment. He soon begins experiencing supernatural forces, turning the supposedly safe facility into a haunted prison for him and his fellow patients.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Directed by
Ciarán Foy

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Facts

October 18, 2019 · 1 h 38 min · R

Released
October 18, 2019
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Where's the Fun in That?, Blatant Lies, Would Hurt a Child +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Eli?"

Questions about Eli

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eli?

In the United States, Eli streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Eli worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 52%).

Will Eli scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Will I feel good after watching Eli?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Eli use?

Where's the Fun in That?Blatant LiesWould Hurt a ChildMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneApocalyptic LogHe Knows Too MuchShout-OutEveryone Has StandardsCruel and Unusual DeathDeadly EuphemismRewatch BonusGenre Blindand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Where's the Fun in That?, Blatant Lies, and Would Hurt a Child.