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Freaks Out

2021·Movie
2h 21min
IMDb6.9Metacritic44–Rotten Tomatoes70%79%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMidnight Pulp

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Wonder6

Humor

Some slapstick and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Fantasy, war, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Four super-powered circus freaks find themselves trapped in war-torn Rome after their foster father is captured by the Nazis.
Historical FantasyWorld War IISuper-Powered FreaksWar-Torn RomeSocial CommentaryIntrigueAdventureCircus

Crew

Directed by:
Gabriele Mainetti, Giuseppe Costantino, Alessio De Leonardis
Written by:
Nicola Guaglianone, Nicola Guaglianone, Gabriele Mainetti
Produced by:
Isabella Orsini, Andrea Occhipinti, Gabriele Mainetti
Composed by:
Gabriele Mainetti, Angelo Bonanni, Michele Braga

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Freaks Out

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Freaks Out legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsMidnight PulpTubi TVCineverseAmazon MX Player

Freaks Out is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. 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 Freaks Out worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Freaks Out rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Freaks Out?

2 h 21 min

Freaks Out runs 2 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Freaks Out?

Critics57
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate Freaks Out higher (74) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Freaks Out a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is Freaks Out in?

ItalianGermanFrench

It was made in Italian, with some German, French. Produced in Belgium, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Freaks Out?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Freaks Out in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Freaks Out use?

Abusive ParentsAttempted RapeCold-Blooded TortureDe-powerDespair Event HorizonDisney Acid SequenceExpyFingoreThe FreakshowWhy Did It Have to Be Snakes?Mundane UtilityPower Incontinenceand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Freaks Out, including Abusive Parents, Attempted Rape, Cold-Blooded Torture.