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Blacklight

2022·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
IMDb4.9Metacritic273.8Rotten Tomatoes11%59%

Where to watch

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and politics

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

They're gonna need more men.

Travis Block is a shadowy Government agent who specializes in removing operatives whose covers have been exposed. He then has to uncover a deadly conspiracy within his own ranks that reaches the highest echelons of power.
High-Octane ActionConspiracy ThrillerGovernment CorruptionEx-Agent on the RunGritty & IntenseFast-PacedLiam Neeson VehicleShootouts & Car Chases

Crew

Directed by:
Mark Williams, Oliver Tummel, Ted Green
Written by:
Mark Williams, Brandon Reavis, Nick May
Produced by:
Mark Williams, Mary Vernieu, Jimmy Cummings
Composed by:
Mark Isham

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blacklight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blacklight legally?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

Blacklight is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, 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 Blacklight worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 27). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blacklight rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Blacklight?

1 h 44 min

Blacklight runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blacklight?

Critics19
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Blacklight higher (49) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blacklight a box office hit?

Budget$43 million
Box office$16 million

No. It cost about $43 million to make and earned $16 million worldwide, 37% of its budget.

What language is Blacklight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blacklight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blacklight in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blacklight use?

Artistic License – ExplosivesIn Love with the MarkDeep Cover AgentThe RevealDaddy Didn't ShowHe Knows Too MuchFBI AgentMissing MomMake It Look Like an AccidentRight-Wing Militia FanaticCar FuThe Bad Guys Are Copsand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Blacklight, including Artistic License – Explosives, In Love with the Mark, Deep Cover Agent.