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Amulet

2020·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb4.9Metacritic625.3Rotten Tomatoes73%35%

Where to watch

PrimeDisney+HuluPhiloThe Roku

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The mind, fantasy, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Have faith in fear

Tomaz, an ex-soldier now homeless in London, is offered a place to stay at a decaying house, inhabited by a young woman and her dying mother. As he starts to fall for Magda, Tomaz cannot ignore his suspicion that something insidious might also be living alongside them.
Psychological HorrorSupernatural MysterySlow-Burn TensionDecaying AtmosphereTrauma & GuiltMoral AmbiguitySurreal NightmareFeminine Threat

Crew

Directed by:
Romola Garai, Irene Maffei, Alice Caronna
Written by:
Romola Garai
Produced by:
Compton Ross, Phil Hunt, Anna Kennedy
Composed by:
Lee Sharp, Nick Baldock, Sarah Angliss

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Amulet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amulet legally?

PrimeDisney+HuluPhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

Amulet is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, and Philo 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 Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Amulet worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 62). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Amulet rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Amulet?

1 h 39 min

Amulet runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amulet?

Critics68
Audiences46

Not quite. Critics rate Amulet higher (68) than audiences (46). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Amulet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Amulet?

36AEARATAUBOBRBYCACHCLCOCRDEDK+22

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Amulet in 36 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Amulet use?

Animal MotifsAnimalistic AbominationThe AtonerVillain ProtagonistAx-CrazyRape Is a Special Kind of EvilMister Seahorse

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Amulet, including Animal Motifs, Animalistic Abomination, The Atoner.