Abduction

2019·Movie
1h 38min
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Metacritic50–Rotten Tomatoes–20%

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Abduction fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

The clock is ticking for the human race…

A man steps out of a park fountain in Ho Chi Minh City with no recollection of who he is or where he came from. As he wanders through the city, piecing together clues to his past, he is relentlessly pursued by mysterious figures.
Amnesia ThrillerAction-PackedMystery PlotRelentless PursuitUrban ChaseConspiracyMemory LossInternational Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Ernie Barbarash
Written by:
Mike MacLean
Produced by:
Scott Adkins, Roger Corman, Mike Leeder
Composed by:
Marc Vanocur

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Abduction

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Abduction legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

Abduction is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Abduction worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Abduction rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Abduction?

1 h 38 min

Abduction runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Abduction?

Critics50
Audiences33

Not quite. Critics rate Abduction higher (50) than audiences (33). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Abduction in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Abduction?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Abduction in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Abduction use?

Arbitrarily Large Bank AccountBound and GaggedChangeling FantasyChekhov's GunFaking the DeadFruit CartGirl Next DoorThe Guards Must Be CrazyHollywood LawThe MolePass the PopcornRemoved from the Pictureand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Abduction, including Arbitrarily Large Bank Account, Bound and Gagged, Changeling Fantasy.

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