Riddick

2013·Movie
1h 59min·R
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic497.0Rotten Tomatoes58%56%

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis8
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The future, fantasy, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Survival Is His Revenge

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against alien predators and becomes more powerful and dangerous than ever before. Soon bounty hunters from throughout the galaxy descend on Riddick only to find themselves pawns in his greater scheme for revenge. With his enemies right where he wants them, Riddick unleashes a vicious attack of vengeance before returning to his home planet of Furya to save it from destruction.
Sci-Fi ActionSurvival ThrillerAlien CreaturesGritty Anti-HeroDesolate PlanetBounty HuntersRevenge PlotVisceral CombatWorld-Building

Crew

Directed by:
David Twohy, Elizabeth Tremblay
Written by:
Jim Wheat, David Twohy, Ken Wheat
Produced by:
Vin Diesel, Gabriel Lavina, Ted Field
Composed by:
Michael Miller, Tim Walston, David Stanke

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Questions about Riddick

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Riddick legally?

PeacockStarzPeacock Premium+

Riddick is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ 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 Riddick worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Riddick rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Riddick?

1 h 59 min

Riddick runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Riddick?

Critics54
Audiences63

Not quite. Audiences rate Riddick higher (63) than critics (54). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Riddick a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$98 million

Yes. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $98 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Riddick in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Riddick?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Riddick in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Riddick use?

ForeshadowingLaser-Guided KarmaA House DividedGunship RescuePrecious PuppiesBenevolent BossDeadly BathNo-SellVomit Indiscretion ShotThe StarscreamChiaroscuroUnderestimating Badasseryand 157 more

TV Tropes lists 169 storytelling tropes for Riddick, including Foreshadowing, Laser-Guided Karma, A House Divided.

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