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The Djinn

2021·Movie
1h 22min·R

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Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

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The Djinn fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

What is done cannot be undone.

A mute boy is trapped in his apartment with a sinister monster when he makes a wish to fulfill his heart’s greatest desire.
Supernatural HorrorMute ProtagonistApartment SettingSinister MonsterWish FulfillmentPsychological ThrillerSound-Driven TensionClaustrophobic Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Djinn

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Djinn legally?

The Djinn is included with a subscription to Philo, AMC+, and Shudder 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 Djinn worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Djinn rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Djinn?

1 h 22 min

The Djinn runs 1 h 22 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Djinn?

Critics73
Audiences56

Not quite. Critics rate The Djinn higher (73) than audiences (56). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Djinn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Djinn?

21ATAUBEBRCACHDEFRGBGGIEITLUMX+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Djinn in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.