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Requiem for a Dream

2000Movie1 h 42 minNR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Letterboxd4.1/5Metacritic718.4Rotten Tomatoes80%93%

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout direction and performances.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

A look into addiction and how it overcomes the mind and body.

The drug-induced utopias of four Coney Island residents are shattered when their addictions run deep.

Feels like

  • Devastating Tragedy
  • Addiction Drama
  • Visually Aggressive Editing
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Psychological Horror
  • Coney Island Decay
  • Unflinching Realism
  • Emotional Gut-Punch
  • Stylistic Masterpiece

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Darren Aronofsky
Written by
Darren Aronofsky, Hubert Selby Jr.
Produced by
Eric Watson, Palmer West
Music by
Clint Mansell

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Facts

October 6, 2000 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
October 6, 2000
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Aloof Ally, Onscreen Chapter Titles, Fiending for a Fix +9

  • Aloof Ally
  • Onscreen Chapter Titles
  • Fiending for a Fix
  • An Arm and a Leg
  • No Antagonist
  • Empty Promise
  • Getting High on Their Own Supply
  • Predatory Pimp
  • Life-or-Limb Decision
  • Ms. Fanservice
  • Lady in Red
  • Drugs Are Bad

12 of 110 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Requiem for a Dream?"

Questions about Requiem for a Dream

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Requiem for a Dream?

PeacockKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeSundance NowPlexLionsgate+Peacock Premium+

In the United States, Requiem for a Dream streams on Peacock, Sundance Now, and Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Requiem for a Dream worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.3, Letterboxd 4.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 71). Audiences rate it higher (86 out of 100) than critics (76).

Will I feel good after watching Requiem for a Dream?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 9 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Is Requiem for a Dream plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Requiem for a Dream use?

Aloof AllyOnscreen Chapter TitlesFiending for a FixAn Arm and a LegNo AntagonistEmpty PromiseGetting High on Their Own SupplyPredatory PimpLife-or-Limb DecisionMs. FanserviceLady in RedDrugs Are Badand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Aloof Ally, Onscreen Chapter Titles, and Fiending for a Fix.