The Perfect Weapon

2020·Movie
1h 27min
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic60–Rotten Tomatoes–81%

Where to watch

HBO Max

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The Perfect Weapon fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Technology, everyday modern life, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout dialogue

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Complexity8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Chaos is a click away.

Explore the rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete with and sabotage one another. As fear mounts about how potential cyberattacks will affect 2020 elections in the U.S., the film features interviews with top military, intelligence and political officials and includes on-the-ground reporting from the frontlines of the cyber wars.
DocumentaryCyber WarfareGeopoliticsNational SecurityTechnology's ImpactPolitical CommentaryInvestigative JournalismContemporary IssuesGlobal ThreatsInformative

Crew

Directed by:
John Maggio
Written by:
David E. Sanger
Produced by:
John Maggio, David E. Sanger, John Shutika
Composed by:
Gary Lionelli, John Osborne, Mark Maloof

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Perfect Weapon

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Where can I stream The Perfect Weapon legally?

HBO Max

The Perfect Weapon is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. 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 Perfect Weapon worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Perfect Weapon?

1 h 27 min

The Perfect Weapon runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Perfect Weapon?

Critics60
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate The Perfect Weapon higher (77) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Perfect Weapon in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Perfect Weapon?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Perfect Weapon in 65 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Perfect Weapon use?

Workout FanserviceChoke HoldsYou Have Failed MePerma-StubbleLimited Wardrobe"Well Done, Son" GuyHollywood HealingLock-and-Load MontageCreator CameoChain PainBringing Running Shoes to a Car ChaseFlashbackand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for The Perfect Weapon, including Workout Fanservice, Choke Holds, You Have Failed Me.

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