The Grey

2011·Movie
1h 57min·R
IMDb6.7Metacritic906.9Rotten Tomatoes80%61%

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The Grey fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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Crew

Directed by:
Joe Carnahan, Ben Hernandez Bray, James Bitonti
Written by:
Joe Carnahan, Ian Mackenzie Jeffers, Ian Mackenzie Jeffers
Produced by:
Ridley Scott, Tony Scott, John Papsidera
Composed by:
Craig Henighan, Mark Gingras, Greg Steele

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Grey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Grey legally?

PrimefuboTVKanopyPlex

The Grey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Grey worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Grey rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Grey?

1 h 57 min

The Grey runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Grey?

Critics85
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Grey higher (85) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Grey a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$80 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $80 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is The Grey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Grey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Grey in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Grey use?

The RevealShout-OutThe Darkness Gazes BackBrutal HonestyI Will Only Slow You DownDecapitation PresentationChromosome CastingDwindling PartyToo Dumb to LiveSuper-Persistent PredatorLast-Name BasisRage Against the Heavensand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for The Grey, including The Reveal, Shout-Out, The Darkness Gazes Back.

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