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Censor

2021·Movie
1h 24min·NR

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Censor fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Show business, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

You can't edit reality.

A screener at the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), who has earned an unsavory reputation for being the strictest censor of violent films, begins to spiral out of control after viewing a low-budget horror with similarities to the disappearance of her sister.
Psychological HorrorBritish FilmShowbizCensorshipMysteryTensionDark HumorNostalgia

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Censor

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Where can I stream Censor legally?

Censor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Censor worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Censor rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Censor?

1 h 24 min

Censor runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Censor?

Critics79
Audiences59

Not quite. Critics rate Censor higher (79) than audiences (59). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Censor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Censor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Censor in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Censor use?

You Hate What You AreThe Killer in MeToo Good to Be TrueSanity SlippageCutting Back to RealityAccents Aren't HereditaryMoral GuardiansPeople of Hair ColorOminous TelevisionUnreliable NarratorMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneRiddle for the Agesand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Censor, including You Hate What You Are, The Killer in Me, Too Good to Be True.