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Synchronic

2020·Movie
1h 42min·R

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Synchronic fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare6

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Mystery, technology, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Time is an illusion.

Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.
Sci-Fi ThrillerTime Travel MysteryGritty Neo-NoirExistential DreadFriendship & SacrificeVisually InventiveDrug-Induced ChaosCharacter-Driven DramaAtmospheric New OrleansConceptual Sci-Fi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Synchronic legally?

Synchronic 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 Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home 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 Synchronic worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Synchronic rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Synchronic?

1 h 42 min

Synchronic runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Synchronic?

Critics72
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Synchronic higher (72) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Synchronic in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Synchronic?

88AOARATAUBABEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCI+74

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Synchronic in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Synchronic use?

Sophisticated as HellThe AtonerLovecraft LiteProfessor Guinea PigContinuity NodArtistic License – HistoryDiabolus ex NihiloCruel and Unusual DeathSouthern GothicNo Equal-Opportunity Time TravelBittersweet EndingGornand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Synchronic, including Sophisticated as Hell, The Atoner, Lovecraft Lite.