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Sliver

1993·Movie
1h 47min·R

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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A woman moves into a Manhattan apartment, where she learns that the previous tenant's life ended under mysterious circumstances.
Erotic ThrillerManhattan ApartmentVoyeurismMysterySuspenseObsessionSecretsIntrigueSeduction

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Sliver

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Where can I stream Sliver legally?

Sliver is included with a subscription to fuboTV 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 Sliver worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.1, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sliver rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageViolence

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

How long is Sliver?

1 h 47 min

Sliver runs 1 h 47 min.

Is Sliver based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sliver?

Critics30
Audiences46

Not quite. Audiences rate Sliver higher (46) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Sliver a box office hit?

Budget$40 million
Box office$116 million

Yes. It cost about $40 million to make and earned $116 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Sliver in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sliver?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sliver in 94 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sliver use?

Relationship UpgradeNaughty Birdwatching[Verb] This!Something Only They Would SayDid You Just Have Sex?The Peeping TomEveryone Has StandardsHeroic DogApartment Complex of HorrorsAdaptational VillainyJerkass Has a PointHome Porn Movieand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Sliver, including Relationship Upgrade, Naughty Birdwatching, [Verb] This!.