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Blue Beetle

2023·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
67
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High energy, big heart.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Growing up and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Jaime Reyes is a superhero whether he likes it or not.

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab.
Heartfelt Family Superhero OriginLatinx Cultural CelebrationComing-of-Age DramaVisually Spectacular ActionWarm and Wholesome ToneEnsemble Cast ChemistryModern MythologyEmpowering Youth NarrativeBlockbuster EntertainmentCultural Identity Exploration

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Blue Beetle legally?

Blue Beetle is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, TNT, and TBS in the United States. 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 Blue Beetle worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blue Beetle rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Blue Beetle?

2 h 8 min

Blue Beetle runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blue Beetle?

Critics70
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Blue Beetle much the same way.

Was Blue Beetle a box office hit?

Budget$104 million
Box office$131 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $104 million to make and earned $131 million worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Blue Beetle in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Blue Beetle?

121ADAEAGAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBH+107

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blue Beetle in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blue Beetle use?

Talking WeaponEven Bad Men Love Their MamasBlue Is HeroicClose-Knit CommunityDidn't See That ComingSudden Principled StandBFSCentral ThemeRazor WingsStoners Are FunnyComic-Book Movies Don't Use CodenamesRetired Badassand 145 more

TV Tropes lists 157 storytelling tropes for Blue Beetle, including Talking Weapon, Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas, Blue Is Heroic.