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Arbitrage

2012·Movie
1h 47min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic736.9Rotten Tomatoes87%62%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Power is the best alibi.

A troubled hedge fund magnate, desperate to complete the sale of his trading empire, makes an error that forces him to turn to an unlikely person for help.
Financial ThrillerMoral CompromiseWealth and PowerIntense PerformancesHigh-Stakes DramaCorporate CrimeMoral AmbiguityNew York Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Nicholas Jarecki, Ivan J. Fonseca, Diane Hounsell
Written by:
Nicholas Jarecki
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Laura Rosenthal, Mohammed Al Turki
Composed by:
Tod A. Maitland, Cliff Martinez, David Lee Fein

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Arbitrage

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Where can I stream Arbitrage legally?

PrimePhiloKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexFawesomeLionsgate+

Arbitrage is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Arbitrage worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Arbitrage rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Arbitrage?

1 h 47 min

Arbitrage runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Arbitrage?

Critics80
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Arbitrage higher (80) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Arbitrage a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$36 million

Yes. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Arbitrage in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Poland.

In how many countries can I watch Arbitrage?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Arbitrage in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Arbitrage use?

Pyrrhic VictoryGrey-and-Grey MoralityFraming the Guilty PartySympathetic Inspector AntagonistSympathy for the DevilHypocrite

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Arbitrage, including Pyrrhic Victory, Grey-and-Grey Morality, Framing the Guilty Party.