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Babylon

2022·Movie
3h 9min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic617.0Rotten Tomatoes57%69%

Where to watch

HuluDisney+Paramount+

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Stunning style, high energy.

Energy

Epic and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Show business, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography10
  • Music Composition10
  • Editing9

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Always make a scene.

A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, tracing the rise and fall of multiple characters in an era of unbridled decadence and depravity during Hollywood's transition from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s.
Roaring Twenties HollywoodJazz Age DecadenceCinematic SpectacleTragic AmbitionVivid Period DetailEnergetic PaceShowbiz SatireEmotional TurbulenceVisually LavishMelancholic Nostalgia

Crew

Directed by:
Damien Chazelle, Robert E. Kay, Bob Wagner
Written by:
Damien Chazelle
Produced by:
Tobey Maguire, Adam Siegel, Marc Platt
Composed by:
Li Jun Li, Andy Nelson, Justin Hurwitz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Babylon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Babylon legally?

HuluDisney+Paramount+

Babylon is included with a subscription to Hulu, Disney+, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Babylon worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Babylon rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Babylon?

3 h 9 min

Babylon runs 3 h 9 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Babylon?

Critics59
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Babylon higher (70) than critics (59). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Babylon a box office hit?

Budget$78 million
Box office$65 million

No. It cost about $78 million to make and earned $65 million worldwide, 84% of its budget.

What language is Babylon in?

EnglishcnGermanItalianSpanish

It was made in English, with some cn, German, Italian, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Babylon?

94AEAOARATAUAZBABEBFBGBOBRBZCA+80

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Babylon in 94 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Babylon use?

Star-Making RoleMood WhiplashBittersweet EndingAmbiguous SituationLarge HamCat FightBowdleriseCultural CringeAlmost KissContrived CoincidenceDark RepriseShip Teaseand 79 more

TV Tropes lists 91 storytelling tropes for Babylon, including Star-Making Role, Mood Whiplash, Bittersweet Ending.