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Ava

2020·Movie
1h 36min·R
IMDb5.5Metacritic394.4Rotten Tomatoes18%29%

Where to watch

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What's your score?

Your score

Ava fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Kill. Or be killed.

A black ops assassin is forced to fight for her own survival after a job goes dangerously wrong.
Action ThrillerFemale AssassinInternational IntrigueBetrayal and RevengeStylish CinematographyHigh-Stakes CombatMoral AmbiguityRedemption Arc

Crew

Directed by:
Tate Taylor, Jenna Dayton, David Allen Cluck
Written by:
Matthew Newton
Produced by:
Jessica Chastain, Erika Hampson, Ashley Lambert
Composed by:
Bear McCreary, Will Files, Greg P. Russell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Ava

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ava legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuThe CWKanopyPeacock Premium+Tubi TV

Ava is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and YouTube Free. 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 Ava worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ava rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Ava?

1 h 36 min

Ava runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Ava?

Critics29
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Ava higher (43) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Ava in?

EnglishGermanFrench

It was made in English, with some German, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Ava?

73ADAEARATAUBEBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+59

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ava in 73 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ava use?

Fatal FlawAction GirlBookendsOne-Word TitleTrading Bars for StripesKicking Ass in All Her FineryTagline

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Ava, including Fatal Flaw, Action Girl, Bookends.