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The Mist

2007·Movie
2h 6min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic587.2Rotten Tomatoes74%65%

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The Mist fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Fear changes everything.

After a violent storm, a dense cloud of mist envelops a small Maine town, trapping David Drayton and his five-year-old son in a local grocery store with other local residents. They soon discover that the mist conceals deadly horrors that threaten their lives, and worse, their sanity.
Creature HorrorPsychological ThrillerSmall Town ParanoiaBleak Social CommentaryClaustrophobic AtmosphereDescent into MadnessReligious FanaticismExistential DreadMonster Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Darabont, Greg Nicotero, K.C. Colwell
Written by:
Stephen King, Frank Darabont
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Frank Darabont, Bob Weinstein
Composed by:
Mark Isham, Rick Ash, Thomas Jones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mist

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mist legally?

fuboTVPeacockParamount+ with ShowtimeParamount+The RokuAMC+KanopyYouTube TV

The Mist is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, Paramount+ with Showtime, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy 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 The Mist worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mist rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Mist?

2 h 6 min

The Mist runs 2 h 6 min.

Is The Mist based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mist?

Critics66
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see The Mist much the same way.

Was The Mist a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$57 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is The Mist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mist?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mist in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Mist use?

Wham ShotNon-Malicious MonsterDeath by PragmatismOne-Woman WailAttack of the Monster AppendageHate SinkThe FundamentalistPet the DogBig BadSkyward ScreamAdaptational AttractivenessHypocriteand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 storytelling tropes for The Mist, including Wham Shot, Non-Malicious Monster, Death by Pragmatism.