Scream

2022·Movie
1h 54min·R
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Scare8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Crime, mystery, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing and sound design

  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

It's always someone you know.

Twenty-five years after a streak of brutal murders shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, a new killer has donned the Ghostface mask and begins targeting a group of teenagers to resurrect secrets from the town’s deadly past.
Slasher HorrorMeta-CommentaryWhodunit MysteryPop Culture ReferencesIntense ThrillerLegacy SequelGenre DeconstructionSuspenseful & BloodyTeen Horror

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Scream

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Scream legally?

Scream is included with a subscription to Hulu, Netflix, and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV. 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 Scream worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 93). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Scream rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Scream?

1 h 54 min

Scream runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Scream?

Critics85
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Scream higher (85) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Scream a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$139 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $139 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is Scream in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Scream?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Scream in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Scream use?

Darker and EdgierFilm Within A FilmCatchphraseMeta FictionFrom Nobody to NightmareUnwitting Instigator of DoomWorld of SnarkCheap CostumeDead Star WalkingMade of IronPsycho Knife NutSacrificial Lionand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 storytelling tropes for Scream, including Darker and Edgier, Film Within A Film, Catchphrase.

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