The Day

2011·Movie
1h 25min·R
51
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Day fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, war, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Fight. Or die.

Open war against humanity rages. For five survivors – lost and on the run – the pursuit is relentless, the bullets are dwindling and the battle is everywhere. This is a 24-hour look into their lives.
Post-Apocalyptic SurvivalBrutal RealismDystopian Future24-Hour PerspectiveViolent ConflictDesperate StruggleLimited ResourcesCharacter-DrivenBleak Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Day legally?

The Day 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 Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 Day worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Day rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Day?

1 h 25 min

The Day runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Day?

Critics41
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Day higher (57) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Day?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Day in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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