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Derailed

2005·Movie
1h 48min·NR
IMDb6.6Metacritic406.3Rotten Tomatoes20%58%

Where to watch

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Derailed fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They never saw it coming.

When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they are forced to turn the tables on him to save their families.
Adultery ThrillerBlackmail SchemeTwisted MoralityIntense PlotSuspenseful NarrativeBetrayalSecrets and LiesCrime and Deceit

Crew

Directed by:
Mikael Håfström, Sean Guest, Scott Bunce
Written by:
Stuart Beattie, James Siegel
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Avy Kaufman
Composed by:
Tim Cavagin, Steve Single, John Midgley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Derailed

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Derailed legally?

PrimefuboTVPhiloThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

Derailed is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. 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 Derailed worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Derailed rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong language

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

How long is Derailed?

1 h 48 min

Derailed runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Derailed based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Derailed?

Critics30
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate Derailed higher (62) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Derailed a box office hit?

Budget$22 million
Box office$57 million

Yes. It cost about $22 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Derailed in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Derailed?

24ARATBECACHCLCOCZDEECEGESFRGB+10

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Derailed in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Derailed use?

Thriller on the ExpressRunaway TrainFrom Dress to DressingHero Stole My BikeFaking Engine TroublePulled from Your Day OffThe Radio Dies FirstThe MoleMistaken for ProstitutePistol-WhippingCamera SpoofingHollywood Glasscutterand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for Derailed, including Thriller on the Express, Runaway Train, From Dress to Dressing.