Abigail

2019·Movie
1h 50min·PG
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic1006.8Rotten Tomatoes–34%

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Fantasy and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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A young girl Abigail lives in a city whose borders were closed many years ago because of an epidemic of a mysterious disease. Abby's father was one of the sick - and he was taken when she was six years old. Going against the authorities to find his father, Abby learns that her city is actually full of magic. And she discovers in herself extraordinary magical abilities.
Magical RealismComing-of-Age FantasyFamily AdventureVisually EngagingEmpowering NarrativeHidden CityFather-Daughter BondMysterious DiseaseDiscovering Magic

Crew

Directed by:
Aleksandr Boguslavskiy, Анна Голицина
Written by:
Alexey Slushchev, Aleksandr Boguslavskiy, Dmitry Zhigalov
Produced by:
Natalya Frolova, Anzhela Karpova, Viktor Denisyuk
Composed by:
Ryan Otter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Abigail

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Where can I stream Abigail legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomePeacock Premium+Tubi TV

Abigail 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 Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. 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 Abigail worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Abigail rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Abigail?

1 h 50 min

Abigail runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Abigail?

Critics100
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Abigail higher (100) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Abigail a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What language is Abigail in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Russia.

In how many countries can I watch Abigail?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Abigail in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Abigail use?

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TV Tropes lists 143 storytelling tropes for Abigail, including Final Boss, I Have Many Names, Freeze-Frame Bonus.

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