Amulet

1991·Movie
1h 23min
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

About

A story of two brothers who leave rural Polesiya to seek a better life in Kyiv. One of them quickly finds himself atop the wheel of fortune and the other -- at its bottom. The first brother dies mysteriously and the second brother attempts to take over his work, but in the process begins to lose his humanity, slowly transforming into an undead monster. Based on a story by Vladimir Drozd, "Amulet" is a rare example of horror cinema in the history of Ukrainian film.
No badges available

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Amulet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Amulet legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Amulet in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Amulet worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (Rotten Tomatoes 73% and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Amulet?

1 h 23 min

Amulet runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Amulet?

Critics82
Audiences45

Not quite. Critics rate Amulet higher (82) than audiences (45). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Amulet in?

RussianUkrainian

It was made in Russian, with some Ukrainian. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does Amulet use?

Animal MotifsAnimalistic AbominationThe AtonerRape Is a Special Kind of EvilVillain ProtagonistAx-CrazyMister Seahorse

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Amulet, including Animal Motifs, Animalistic Abomination, The Atoner.

HomeDiscoverMoviesShows