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The Beta Test

2021·Movie
1h 34min·NR
IMDb6.1Metacritic727.0Rotten Tomatoes92%62%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowTubi TV

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The Beta Test fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance3
  • Melancholy3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Embrace temptation.

An engaged Hollywood agent receives a mysterious letter for an anonymous sexual encounter and becomes ensnared in a sinister world of lying, infidelity, and digital data.
Hollywood SatirePsychological ThrillerMystery & IntrigueDigital Age AnxietyInfidelityShowbizDark HumorMeta-Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Jim Cummings, Natalie Metzger, PJ McCabe
Written by:
Jim Cummings, PJ McCabe
Produced by:
Skyler Bible, Natalie Metzger, Amey René
Composed by:
Danny Madden, Shaun Yee, Ro Rowan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Beta Test

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Beta Test legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance NowTubi TV

The Beta Test is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy 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 The Beta Test worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Beta Test rated?

NRSexual contentStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is The Beta Test?

1 h 34 min

The Beta Test runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Beta Test?

Critics82
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate The Beta Test higher (82) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Beta Test in?

EnglishSwedish

It was made in English, with some Swedish. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Beta Test?

32AEARATAUBRCACHCLCODEDKEGESFI+18

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Beta Test in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Beta Test use?

Basement DwellerCompulsive LiarAmbiguous SituationImpersonating an OfficerBabies Make Everything BetterDecoy ProtagonistSocial Media Is BadChick MagnetA Man Is Always EagerRule of SymbolismBlackmail BackfireSignature Styleand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Beta Test, including Basement Dweller, Compulsive Liar, Ambiguous Situation.