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Cloverfield

2008Movie1 h 25 minPG-13

Thriller
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes78%68%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes78%68%

Summary

Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You scare easily
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Matt Reeves
Written by
Drew Goddard
Produced by
J.J. Abrams, Bryan Burk
Music by
Michael Giacchino

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Facts

January 15, 2008 · 1 h 25 min · PG-13

Released
January 15, 2008
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$171 million
Available in
111 countries

Tropes

Shout-Out, Hero of Another Story, Reasonable Authority Figure +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Cloverfield?"

Questions about Cloverfield

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cloverfield?

Paramount+HooplaFandango at Home Free

In the United States, Cloverfield streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Fandango at Home Free. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 64 other countries.

Is Cloverfield worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Cloverfield okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Cloverfield plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: spectacle (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Will I feel good after watching Cloverfield?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 4 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Cloverfield a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$171 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $171 million worldwide, 6.8 times its budget.

What tropes does Cloverfield use?

Shout-OutHero of Another StoryReasonable Authority FigureThe Un-RevealDeveloping Doomed CharactersRiddle for the AgesVideo WillsMade of IndestructiumMonumental DamageForegone ConclusionShown Their WorkAction Girland 141 more

TV Tropes lists 153 tropes for it, including Shout-Out, Hero of Another Story, and Reasonable Authority Figure.