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Violent Night

2022·Movie
1h 52min·R
68
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Relentless energy, funny.

Energy

Breakneck and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and sharp wit

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Crime and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

You better watch out.

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.
Holiday Action ComedyGrumpy Santa ArchetypeHome Invasion ThrillerDavid Harbour CharismaR-Rated Christmas FunSlasher HomageFather-Son BondingFast-Paced ShootoutDark HumorNostalgic Festive Vibe

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Questions about Violent Night

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Where can I stream Violent Night legally?

Violent Night is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Violent Night worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Violent Night rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Violent Night?

1 h 52 min

Violent Night runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Violent Night?

Critics65
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 65 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Violent Night much the same way.

Was Violent Night a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$76 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $76 million worldwide, 3.8 times its budget.

What language is Violent Night in?

EnglishPortugueseSpanish

It was made in English, with some Portuguese, Spanish. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Violent Night?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Violent Night in 113 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Violent Night use?

The AlcoholicThe Cavalry Arrives LateUrine TroubleSomething Only They Would SayMall SantaI Never Told You My NameTrip TrapBadass BoastBig Sister BullyStopped Dead in Their TracksTragic VillainMiles Gloriosusand 200 more

TV Tropes lists 212 storytelling tropes for Violent Night, including The Alcoholic, The Cavalry Arrives Late, Urine Trouble.