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Blindness

2008·Movie
2h 1min·R
IMDb6.5Metacritic456.5Rotten Tomatoes44%47%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

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Blindness fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, society, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Your vision of the world will change forever.

When a sudden plague of blindness devastates a city, a small group of the afflicted band together to triumphantly overcome the horrific conditions of their imposed quarantine.
Dystopian ThrillerSocial BreakdownLoss of SightPsychological HorrorIsolation and SurvivalMoral DecayClaustrophobic AtmosphereBleak and DisturbingSocial Commentary

Crew

Directed by:
Fernando Meirelles
Written by:
Don McKellar, José Saramago
Produced by:
Cecília Homem de Mello, Larry Weinstein, Susie Figgis
Composed by:
Marco Antônio Guimarães, Eduardo Virmond Lima, Sue Conley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Blindness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blindness legally?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHoopla

Blindness is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. 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 Blindness worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 44%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blindness rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Blindness?

2 h 1 min

Blindness runs 2 h 1 min.

Is Blindness based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blindness?

Critics45
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Blindness higher (59) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blindness a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$20 million

No. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.

What language is Blindness in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in Brazil, Canada, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Blindness?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blindness in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blindness use?

City with No NameEmergency Presidential AddressAdaptation DistillationThe Fellowship Has EndedMale Frontal NudityI Did What I Had to DoCool ShadesBody HorrorSorting Algorithm of EvilMy God, What Have I Done?Magical NegroParenting the Husbandand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for Blindness, including City with No Name, Emergency Presidential Address, Adaptation Distillation.