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Gothika

2003·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb5.9Metacritic386.0Rotten Tomatoes15%45%

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Gothika fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Mystery, the mind, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Because someone is dead doesn't mean they're gone.

After a car crash, criminal psychologist Dr. Miranda Grey regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. She's been accused of murdering her husband Dr. Douglas Grey — but she has no memory of committing the crime. As she tries to regain her memory and convince her co-worker, Dr. Pete Graham, of her innocence, a vengeful spirit uses her as an earthly pawn, which further convinces everyone of her guilt.
Psychological ThrillerSupernatural MysteryFemale ProtagonistMental Institution SettingDisturbing AtmosphereMemory LossVengeful SpiritGothic HorrorUnreliable Narrator

Crew

Directed by:
Mathieu Kassovitz, Spiro Razatos, Jimmy Kaufman
Written by:
Sebastian Gutierrez
Produced by:
Robert Zemeckis, Joel Silver, Susan Downey
Composed by:
Thomas J. O'Connell, John Roesch, Ron Bartlett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gothika

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gothika legally?

NetflixThe RokuHooplaHowdy

Gothika is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 Gothika worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 15%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gothika rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Gothika?

1 h 38 min

Gothika runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gothika?

Critics27
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Gothika higher (55) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Gothika a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$142 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $142 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Gothika in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gothika?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gothika in 92 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Gothika use?

Artistic License – Pharmacology"Get Out of Jail Free" CardHidden DepthsCassandra TruthPsycho PsychologistI See Dead PeopleI Take Offense to That Last OneThrough the Eyes of MadnessMs. FanserviceBeware of Hitchhiking GhostsLovecraft CountryReturning to the Sceneand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Gothika, including Artistic License – Pharmacology, "Get Out of Jail Free" Card, Hidden Depths.