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Conspiracy Theory

1997Movie2 h 15 minR

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

A tense, intriguing action movie about politics and mystery.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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Story

What if your most paranoid nightmares had just come true?

A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

Feels like

Paranoid Thriller
Government Conspiracy
Late 90s Action
Psychological Descent
Dystopian Paranoia
Intellectual Puzzle
Satirical Edge
Character Study of Obsession
Standard Blockbuster Format

Crew

Directed by: Richard Donner
Written by: Brian Helgeland
Produced by: Richard Donner, Joel Silver
Music by: Carter Burwell

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Facts

August 8, 1997 · 2 h 15 min · R

Released: August 8, 1997
Runtime: 2 h 15 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $75 million
Box office: $137 million
Available in: 93 countries

Tropes

Conspiracy Theorist, You Killed My Father, Production Throwback +9

Conspiracy Theorist
You Killed My Father
Production Throwback
Stalker with a Crush
Kill Sat
Swiss-Cheese Security
Arc Words
Make It Look Like an Accident
Home Field Advantage
Chekhov's Gun
Never Trust a Trailer
Big Brother Is Watching

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Conspiracy Theory?"

Questions about Conspiracy Theory

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Where can I stream Conspiracy Theory?

In the United States, Conspiracy Theory streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Conspiracy Theory worth watching?

60

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 59%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (66 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Conspiracy Theory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does Conspiracy Theory use?

Conspiracy TheoristYou Killed My FatherProduction ThrowbackStalker with a CrushKill SatSwiss-Cheese SecurityArc WordsMake It Look Like an AccidentHome Field AdvantageChekhov's GunNever Trust a TrailerBig Brother Is Watchingand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Conspiracy Theorist, You Killed My Father, and Production Throwback.