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The Carnivores

2020·Movie
1h 17min
IMDb3.6Rotten Tomatoes76%20%

Where to watch

PrimeFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

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The Carnivores fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A Rare Love Story

Alice and Bret's dog Harvie is dying, and he's ruining everything. What had been a bright little family is quickly getting consumed by clouds of self-doubt, suspicion and a disturbing amount of ground beef.
Psychological DramaGriefDysfunctional RelationshipDomestic TensionMelancholyDark HumorCharacter StudyDisturbing

Crew

Directed by:
Caleb Michael Johnson, Jeff Bay Smith
Written by:
Caleb Michael Johnson, Jeff Bay Smith
Produced by:
Lindsay Burdge, Tallie Medel, Yen Tan
Composed by:
Caleb Michael Johnson, Curtis Heath, Eric Friend

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Carnivores

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Carnivores legally?

PrimeFandango at Home FreeTubi TV

The Carnivores is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Carnivores worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 3.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Carnivores rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Carnivores?

1 h 17 min

The Carnivores runs 1 h 17 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Carnivores?

Critics76
Audiences28

Not quite. Critics rate The Carnivores higher (76) than audiences (28). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Carnivores in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.