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The Resident

2011·Movie
1h 31min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

She thought she was living alone

Juliet, a beautiful doctor, has found the perfect New York apartment to start a new life after separating from her husband. It's got spacious rooms, a spectacular view, and a handy, handsome landlord. But there are secrets behind every wall and terror in every room as Juliet gets the unnerving feeling that she is not alone.
Psychological HorrorApartment IntrigueSlow-Burn SuspenseParanoiaUnsafe LandlordVoyeurismClaustrophobic AtmosphereTwisted Mystery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Resident legally?

The Resident is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Sundance Now, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Xumo Play. 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 The Resident worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Resident rated?

RSexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Resident?

1 h 31 min

The Resident runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Resident?

Critics31
Audiences40

Not quite. Audiences rate The Resident higher (40) than critics (31). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Resident in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Resident?

24ARATAUBECACHCLCODEDKECESFIFR+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Resident in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.