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The Trigger Effect

1996Movie1 h 34 minR

DramaThriller
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic666.0Rotten Tomatoes72%45%

A tense, intriguing drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

When nothing works, anything goes.

A blackout leaves those affected to consider what is necessary, what is legal, and what is questionable, in order to survive in a predatory environment.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Societal Breakdown
  • Predatory Environment
  • Questionable Choices
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Dark Undertones
  • Suburban Chaos
  • Survival Instincts

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
David Koepp
Written by
David Koepp
Produced by
Michael Grillo
Music by
James Newton Howard

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 30, 1996 · 1 h 34 min · R

Released
August 30, 1996
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
62 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Trigger Effect?"

Questions about The Trigger Effect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Trigger Effect?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Trigger Effect from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Trigger Effect worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (69 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Will I feel good after watching The Trigger Effect?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was The Trigger Effect a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 45% of its budget.