Caveat

2021·Movie
1h 28min·NR
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic606.3Rotten Tomatoes83%59%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+HooplaFandango at Home FreeShudderTubi TV

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Caveat fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Mystery and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout sound design and cinematography

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

A lone drifter suffering from partial memory loss accepts a job to look after a psychologically troubled woman in an abandoned house on an isolated island.
Atmospheric HorrorPsychological ThrillerGothic MysteryIsolated SettingMemory Loss ThemeClaustrophobic DreadUnsettling & BleakCreepy AmbianceSlow Burn TerrorDisturbing Imagery

Crew

Directed by:
Damian Mc Carthy
Written by:
Damian Mc Carthy
Produced by:
Tom Black, Justin Hyne, Mirella Reznic
Composed by:
Richard G. Mitchell, Hugo Parvery

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Caveat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Caveat legally?

PhiloAMC+HooplaFandango at Home FreeShudderTubi TV

Caveat is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. 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 Caveat worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Caveat rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Caveat?

1 h 28 min

Caveat runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Caveat?

Critics72
Audiences60

Not quite. Critics rate Caveat higher (72) than audiences (60). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Caveat in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Ireland.

In how many countries can I watch Caveat?

35ARATAUBEBOBRCACHCLCOCRDEDKEC+21

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Caveat in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Caveat use?

Our Ghosts Are DifferentRiddle for the AgesNo Name GivenLet's You and Him FightBody MotifsThe Straight and Arrow PathToo Dumb to LiveFingoreHeel–Face TurnPeek-a-Boo CorpseMistreatment-Induced BetrayalCreepy Paintingand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Caveat, including Our Ghosts Are Different, Riddle for the Ages, No Name Given.

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