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The Omen

2006·Movie
1h 50min·R

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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and terrifying

  • Tension9
  • Scare9
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and sound design

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

From the eternal sea he rises. Creating armies on either shore. Turning man against his brother. Until man exists no more.

A diplomatic couple adopts the son of the devil without knowing it. A remake of the classic horror film of the same name from 1976.
Supernatural HorrorDemonic ThrillerPsychological DreadFamily in PerilRemakeDark & OminousSuspensefulReligious ThemesChilling AtmosphereApocalyptic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Omen legally?

The Omen is included with a subscription to Hulu in the United States. 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 Omen worth watching?

42
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Omen rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is The Omen?

1 h 50 min

The Omen runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Omen?

Critics35
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Omen higher (49) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Omen a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$120 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $120 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is The Omen in?

EnglishItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch The Omen?

85ADAEALARATAUAZBABEBGBOBRBZCA+71

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Omen in 85 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Omen use?

Lonely Piano PieceBirthmark of DestinyDeath by PragmatismSickbed SlayingVillain-Beating ArtifactNothing Is ScarierHellhoundHere We Go Again!Religious HorrorOminous Latin ChantingStrong Family ResemblanceCreepy Childand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for The Omen, including Lonely Piano Piece, Birthmark of Destiny, Death by Pragmatism.