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White Noise

2022Movie2 h 16 minR

57
DecentGoodWatch score

An intricate, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Story

You can’t hear it if it's everywhere.

Jack Gladney, professor of Hitler studies at The-College-on-the-Hill, husband to Babette, and father to four children/stepchildren, is torn asunder by a chemical spill from a rail car that releases an "Airborne Toxic Event" forcing Jack to confront his biggest fear - his own mortality.

Feels like

  • Apocalyptic Satire
  • Existential Dread
  • Dysfunctional Family
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Social Commentary
  • Contemporary Realism
  • Psychological Themes
  • Suburban Angst

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Music by
Danny Elfman

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Facts

November 25, 2022 · 2 h 16 min · R

Released
November 25, 2022
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
German
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$100 million
Box office
$71,476
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream White Noise?"

Questions about White Noise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream White Noise?

In the United States, White Noise streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is White Noise worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 64%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (65 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Will White Noise make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (8 of 10) and satire (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch White Noise?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 7 for philosophical.