Mikey

1992·Movie
1h 30min·R
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes20%45%

Where to watch

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Mikey fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

Remember Jason and Freddy were kids once too.

Mikey just needs a good stable home. He's bounced from foster home to foster home his whole life. He finally lands himself with a new loving family, but their perfect little child is not what he appears to be. His previous caretakers all died of mysterious "accidents" that weren't really accidents at all. Mikey is a cold blooded killer, and it doesn't take long for him to aim his sights on his new adoptive family and anyone else who stands in his way.
Psychological ThrillerEvil ChildHome InvasionDisturbingTensionCrimeBleakUnsettling

Crew

Directed by:
Robert L. Levy, Dennis Dimster, Karen Mattingly
Written by:
Jonathan Glassner
Produced by:
Peter Abrams, Robert L. Levy, Ed Mitchell
Composed by:
Tim Truman, Tim Truman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mikey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mikey legally?

PrimefuboTVPeacockThe RokuNight Flight+PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Mikey is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Mikey worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mikey rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Mikey?

1 h 30 min

Mikey runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mikey?

Critics20
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Mikey higher (51) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Mikey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mikey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mikey in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mikey use?

Family ExterminationEnfant TerribleMurder the HypotenuseStalker with a CrushEvil OrphanAntagonist TitleKarma HoudiniVillain ProtagonistBatter Up!Totally RadicalNever My FaultAdults Are Uselessand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for Mikey, including Family Extermination, Enfant Terrible, Murder the Hypotenuse.

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