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Déjà Vu

2006Movie2 h 6 minPG-13

Thriller
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic596.7

A nerve-racking, gripping action movie about crime and technology, with standout editing.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Déjà vu is thought to be a trick of the mind... but what if it's not?

Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime.

Feels like

  • Non-Linear Thriller
  • Time-Loop Mystery
  • Sci-Fi Procedural
  • High-Tension Crime Drama
  • Tony Scott Style
  • Post-Katrina Atmosphere
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Mind-Bending Plot
  • Urgent Pacing

Cast

24 of 58

Crew

Directed by
Tony Scott
Written by
Terry Rossio, Bill Marsilii
Produced by
Jerry Bruckheimer
Music by
Harry Gregson-Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 22, 2006 · 2 h 6 min · PG-13

Released
November 22, 2006
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$181 million
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Broken Record, Bad Present, Everybody Lives +9

  • Broken Record
  • Bad Present
  • Everybody Lives
  • Intangible Time Travel
  • Single Tear
  • Have We Met?
  • Enhance Button
  • Every Car Is a Pinto
  • Dies Wide Open
  • Screw Destiny
  • Dead Man's Trigger Finger
  • Viewers Are Geniuses

12 of 73 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Déjà Vu?"

Questions about Déjà Vu

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Déjà Vu?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Déjà Vu from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 59 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Déjà Vu worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1 and Metacritic 59). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Déjà Vu okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Déjà Vu?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for non-linear narrative and 7 for complexity.

Is Déjà Vu plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Déjà Vu use?

Broken RecordBad PresentEverybody LivesIntangible Time TravelSingle TearHave We Met?Enhance ButtonEvery Car Is a PintoDies Wide OpenScrew DestinyDead Man's Trigger FingerViewers Are Geniusesand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Broken Record, Bad Present, and Everybody Lives.