Black Rainbow

1989·Movie
1h 43min·R
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes88%50%

Where to watch

FandorCineverseMidnight PulpBFI PlayerARROW

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Black Rainbow fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Mystery, faith and meaning, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

She has just witnessed a murder that hasn't happened yet.

Martha Travis is a medium who makes contact with spirits "on the other side" and connects them with their loved ones still alive, in public performances. Trouble begins when she gives a message to Mary Kuron from her husband, Tom. But Tom isn't dead... yet. And Martha not only knows he will die, she also knows who killed him. And the murderer knows she knows...
Southern Gothic MysteryProphetic VisionsPremonitionsAtmosphericSlow BurnSpiritualismUncannyTragedyMelancholic

Crew

Directed by:
Mike Hodges, Jay Tobias, Paula Brody
Written by:
Mike Hodges
Produced by:
John Quested, Craig Fincannon, Geoffrey Helman
Composed by:
John Scott

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Black Rainbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Rainbow legally?

FandorCineverseMidnight PulpBFI PlayerARROW

Black Rainbow is included with a subscription to Midnight Pulp and ARROW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Cineverse. 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 Black Rainbow worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Rainbow rated?

RViolenceSuicide themes

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Black Rainbow?

1 h 43 min

Black Rainbow runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Rainbow?

Critics88
Audiences55

Not quite. Critics rate Black Rainbow higher (88) than audiences (55). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Black Rainbow in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Black Rainbow?

11CAESGBIEUSNLEGHRSASKTW

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Rainbow in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Rainbow use?

Ethereal White DressBlack Bra and PantiesSemantic SuperpowerProfessional KillerSouthern Gothic

TV Tropes lists 5 storytelling tropes for Black Rainbow, including Ethereal White Dress, Black Bra and Panties, Semantic Superpower.

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