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Attack the Block

2011·Movie
1h 28min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic757.0Rotten Tomatoes91%75%

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HuluXumo Play

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High energy, strong craft.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Some slapstick and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Fantasy, the future, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Inner City vs. Outer Space

A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
Sci-Fi HorrorUrban Gang WarfareAlien InvasionSocial CommentaryFast-Paced ActionCreature FeatureBritish Independent FilmGritty RealismEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Joe Cornish, Paula Casarin
Written by:
Joe Cornish
Produced by:
Edgar Wright, Nina Gold, Tessa Ross
Composed by:
Peter Burgis, Steven Price, Julian Slater

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Questions about Attack the Block

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Where can I stream Attack the Block legally?

HuluXumo Play

Attack the Block is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Xumo Play. 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 Attack the Block worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Attack the Block rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Attack the Block?

1 h 28 min

Attack the Block runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Attack the Block?

Critics83
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate Attack the Block higher (83) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Attack the Block a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 49% of its budget.

What language is Attack the Block in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Attack the Block?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Attack the Block in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Attack the Block use?

Big Damn HeroesAnd This Is for...Parental NeglectWhite GangbangersPerpetual FrownerDeadpan SnarkerPolice Are UselessHomemade FlamethrowerHeroes Prefer SwordsContrived CoincidenceImplied Love InterestInsistent Terminologyand 91 more

TV Tropes lists 103 storytelling tropes for Attack the Block, including Big Damn Heroes, And This Is for..., Parental Neglect.