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Stopmotion

2024·Movie
1h 34min·R

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Stopmotion fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

The mind, show business, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Ambiguity8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout visual style, sound design, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You want something to laugh atYou need an uplifting moodYou want fast pacingGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Bring your nightmares to life.

Ella Blake, a stop-motion animator struggling to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother, embarks upon the creation of a film that becomes the battleground for her sanity. As Ella’s mind starts to fracture, the characters in her project take on a life of their own.
Psychological HorrorStop-Motion Animation (Metaphorical)Descent into MadnessGothic & BleakUnsettling AtmosphereArtistic ExpressionVisually DisturbingCharacter-Driven HorrorSlow-Burn TensionMetaphorical Narrative

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Stopmotion

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Where can I stream Stopmotion legally?

Stopmotion is included with a subscription to Hulu, Philo, AMC+, and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Stopmotion worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Stopmotion rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

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

How long is Stopmotion?

1 h 34 min

Stopmotion runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Stopmotion?

Critics78
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Stopmotion higher (78) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Stopmotion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Stopmotion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Stopmotion in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Stopmotion use?

Wham Line"Well Done, Daughter" GalNames to Run Away from Really FastArtistic StimulationPerverse PuppetTroubling Unchildlike BehaviorExtreme DoormatNo-SellAbusive ParentsDowner EndingBuffy SpeakNo Name Givenand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Stopmotion, including Wham Line, "Well Done, Daughter" Gal, Names to Run Away from Really Fast.