51

Name: 51
Genre: Science Fiction, Horror
Released: 2011-02-26
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Rachel Miner, Jason London, Bruce Boxleitner, Vanessa Branch, John Shea

2011·Movie

·1h 27min·R·

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Scary and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

Scare8
Adrenaline7
Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Pathos3
Hopefulness3
Wonder3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Dark Humor4
Cringe Humor3
Satire & Parody3

World

The future and technology

World Immersion6
Dialogue Centrality6
Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Intrigue7
Acting6
Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

Editing6
Sound Centrality6
Cinematography5

Energy

High

Scary and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

51 is scary, thrilling, and tense.

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All energy traits

Scare8Frightening moments and scares.
Adrenaline7High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.

Related traits

Uncanny7Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

All heart traits

Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Hopefulness3Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Melancholy2Bittersweet, reflective sadness.

Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.
Nostalgia2Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wholesome1Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Family Dynamics0Relationships and generational ties.

Related traits

Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
Wit & Wordplay2Clever dialogue and verbal humor.

Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.

World

Medium

The future and technology

Its world is built around the future and technology.

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All world traits

World Immersion6Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Rewatchability5Invites repeat viewing.
Ambiguity5Open-endedness and uncertainty.

Related traits

Futuristic7Speculative tech and future worlds.
Tech & Humanity7Human stories in a tech world.
Fantasy6Mythic worlds and magical systems.

Mystery6Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
Politics5Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.

Craft

Medium

Solid, not remarkable

The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.

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All craft traits

Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
Acting6Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
Direction5Vision and command behind the camera.

Dialogue Quality5Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Character Depth5Rich, complex characterization.
Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.

Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.

Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Music Centrality4Songs central to storytelling.

Related traits

Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Grotesque6Macabre, distorted imagery.

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

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About

Welcome to the Future

Due to political pressure from the American public, the Air Force has decided to allow two well-known reporters limited access to the most secretive base on the planet. But when one of the base’s “long-term visitors” exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror.

Area 51Alien HorrorGovernment ConspiracySci-Fi ThrillerFound Footage StyleXenophobiaTechnological FearParanormal Panic

Actors

Rachel Miner

Sgt. Hannah

Jason London

Aaron 'Shoes' Schumacher

Bruce Boxleitner

Col. Martin

Vanessa Branch

Claire

John Shea

Sam Whitaker

Crew

Directed by:

Jason Connery, Brian O'Sullivan, Nicole Staudenmaier

Written by:

Kenny Yakkel, Lucy Mukerjee-Brown

Produced by:

Courtney Solomon, Brent Caballero, Moshe Diamant

Composed by:

Jon Vogl, Jon Vogl, David Barbee

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51 is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.