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Antebellum

2020·Movie
1h 46min·R
IMDb5.8Metacritic435.0Rotten Tomatoes30%50%

Where to watch

fuboTVYouTube TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Antebellum fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The mind, mystery, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

If it chooses you, nothing can save you.

Successful author Veronica finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality and must uncover the mind-bending mystery before it's too late.
Psychological HorrorMystery ThrillerTime-bending NarrativeSocial CommentaryDisturbing ImageryIntriguing PremiseSouthern GothicMind-bending Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Gary Marcus, Carmen Soriano, Gerard Bush
Written by:
Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz
Produced by:
Ashley Lambert, Sean McKittrick, Edward H. Hamm Jr.
Composed by:
David Esparza, David Esparza, David Esparza

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Antebellum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Antebellum legally?

fuboTVYouTube TV

Antebellum is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. 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 Antebellum worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Antebellum rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Antebellum?

1 h 46 min

Antebellum runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Antebellum?

Critics37
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Antebellum higher (53) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Antebellum a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$7 million

No. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is Antebellum in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Antebellum?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Antebellum in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Antebellum use?

Death by IronyNever Trust a TrailerDoes This Remind You of Anything?Driven to SuicideJerk with a Heart of JerkRight-Wing Militia FanaticThe PlaceDanger Takes a BackseatDesignated Girl FightSassy Black Woman"Angry Black Man" StereotypeTitle Dropand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for Antebellum, including Death by Irony, Never Trust a Trailer, Does This Remind You of Anything?.