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Blitz

2011·Movie
1h 37min·R
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes48%36%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWHoopla

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What's your score?

Your score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

It's cop-killer vs. killer-cop

A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers.
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Crew

Directed by:
Elliott Lester, Jo Beckett, Mick Ward
Written by:
Nathan Parker, Ken Bruen
Produced by:
Samuel Hadida, Brad Wyman, Victor Hadida
Composed by:
Ilan Eshkeri, Nick Lowe, Nick Lowe

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blitz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blitz legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuThe CWHooplaVIX IndieFlixPlex

Blitz is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, IndieFlix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and VIX . 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 Blitz worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 48%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blitz rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Blitz?

1 h 37 min

Blitz runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Blitz based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blitz?

Critics48
Audiences49

Yes. Critics average 48 and audiences 49 out of 100, so both groups see Blitz much the same way.

Was Blitz a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$16 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Blitz in?

English

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

In how many countries can I watch Blitz?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blitz in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blitz use?

Establishing Character MomentHeroic SacrificeVomit Indiscretion ShotAntagonist TitleTabloid MelodramaNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownArtistic License – LawNeck SnapLittle "No"All Gays Are PedophilesGoing Cold TurkeyCurb-Stomp Battleand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Blitz, including Establishing Character Moment, Heroic Sacrifice, Vomit Indiscretion Shot.