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Beyond the Black Rainbow

2010·Movie
1h 50min·R

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Beyond the Black Rainbow fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

The mind, technology, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Beyond Science. Beyond Sanity. Beyond Control.

In 1983, a young mute woman with psychic abilities is held captive within the Arboria Institute, a secluded futuristic facility overseen by a sinister doctor with an unraveling mind and a growing obsession with her.
Dystopian Sci-FiPsychological HorrorMind ControlArboria InstituteExperimental TherapySinister TechnologyVisually StrikingPsychedelic Aesthetic

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Beyond the Black Rainbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beyond the Black Rainbow legally?

Beyond the Black Rainbow is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Beyond the Black Rainbow worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 61%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Beyond the Black Rainbow rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryDrug use

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

How long is Beyond the Black Rainbow?

1 h 50 min

Beyond the Black Rainbow runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Beyond the Black Rainbow?

Critics55
Audiences57

Yes. Critics average 55 and audiences 57 out of 100, so both groups see Beyond the Black Rainbow much the same way.

What language is Beyond the Black Rainbow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Beyond the Black Rainbow?

4AUESNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Beyond the Black Rainbow in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Beyond the Black Rainbow use?

Psychic PowersFade to BlackThese Are Things Man Was Not Meant to KnowAwful Wedded LifeMad ScientistEvil Costume SwitchMagic Is EvilCame Back Strong'70s HairWhite Void RoomAddled AddictTrailers Always Spoiland 76 more

TV Tropes lists 88 storytelling tropes for Beyond the Black Rainbow, including Psychic Powers, Fade to Black, These Are Things Man Was Not Meant to Know.