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Cosmopolis

2012·Movie
1h 49min·R

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Cosmopolis fingerprint

Funny, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos6
  • Romance2

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor4

World

Class and money, the mind, and society

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, dialogue, and performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

How far can he go before he goes too far?

Riding across Manhattan in a stretch limo during a riot in order to get a haircut, a self-made 28-year-old billionaire asset manager's life begins to crumble.
Existential DramaPhilosophical DialogueCapitalist CritiquePsychological UnravelingBleak & UnsettlingSlow-Burn PacingStylized CinematographyWealth SatireDavid Cronenberg

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cosmopolis legally?

Cosmopolis is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cosmopolis worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cosmopolis rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageViolence

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

How long is Cosmopolis?

1 h 49 min

Cosmopolis runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Cosmopolis based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cosmopolis?

Critics63
Audiences44

Not quite. Critics rate Cosmopolis higher (63) than audiences (44). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Cosmopolis a box office hit?

Budget$21 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $21 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 30% of its budget.

What language is Cosmopolis in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch Cosmopolis?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cosmopolis in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cosmopolis use?

Cryptic ConversationPop-Star ComposerNot With the Safety On, You Won'tFan DisserviceActor AllusionDissonant SerenityNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Extremely Short TimespanPotty EmergencyArc SymbolGroin AttackCreepy Physicaland 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Cosmopolis, including Cryptic Conversation, Pop-Star Composer, Not With the Safety On, You Won't.