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The Village

2004·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Stunning style, high energy, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, society, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9

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About

There is no turning back

When a willful young man tries to venture beyond his sequestered Pennsylvania hamlet, his actions set off a chain of chilling incidents that will alter the community forever.
Atmospheric ThrillerIsolated CommunitySuspenseful MysteryFolk Tale InspiredSocial AllegoryBetrayal & SecrecyUnexpected TwistVisually EvocativeHaunting Score

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Village

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Village legally?

The Village is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. 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 The Village worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Village rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Village?

1 h 48 min

The Village runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Village?

Critics44
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate The Village higher (63) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Village a box office hit?

Budget$60 million
Box office$257 million

Yes. It cost about $60 million to make and earned $257 million worldwide, 4.3 times its budget.

What language is The Village in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Village?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Village in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Village use?

City in a BottleForeboding CarcassThe Trope without a TitleWas It Really Worth It?Brick JokeForeshadowingNames to Run Away from Really FastThe PlaceScenery PornIn the Style ofDecoy ProtagonistNever Trust a Trailerand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for The Village, including City in a Bottle, Foreboding Carcass, The Trope without a Title.