Maneater

2009·Movie
1h 28min
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

Maneater fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Some legends never die.

A former FBI profiler, now a sheriff of a small town and a single parent of a high school aged daughter, begins to profile a series of unexplained murders only to learn that the monster he's profiling may be himself.
Psychological HorrorSmall Town MysteryFBI ProfilerSelf-DestructiveBleak AtmosphereDisturbing ImageryIntense TensionCriminal ProfilingMind Games

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Loading video…

Questions about Maneater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Maneater legally?

Maneater is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, FlixHouse, and Plex. 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 Maneater worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.2 and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Maneater rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Maneater?

1 h 28 min

Maneater runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maneater?

Critics30
Audiences42

Not quite. Audiences rate Maneater higher (42) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Maneater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Maneater?

7ATAUCADEMXUSIN

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Maneater in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Maneater use?

Self-HarmSplit-Personality TakeoverPervert DadGlowing Eyes of DoomDark and Troubled PastSex Signals DeathWendigoAgent MulderSon of a Whore

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for Maneater, including Self-Harm, Split-Personality Takeover, Pervert Dad.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows