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One Hour Photo

2002Movie1 h 36 minR

DramaThriller
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic647.4Rotten Tomatoes81%65%

A nerve-racking, deeply unsettling drama movie about the mind and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Story

The things that we fear the most have already happened to us...

Sy Parrish has lovingly developed photographs for the Yorkin family since their son was a baby. But as the Yorkins' lives become fuller, Sy's only seems lonelier, until he eventually convinces himself he's part of their family. When Sy's picture-perfect fantasy collides with an ugly dose of reality, a bizarre and thrilling confrontation ensues.

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • Obsessive Stalker Narrative
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Robin Williams Dramatic Turn
  • Suburban Alienation
  • Slow-Burn Dread
  • Tragic Villain Protagonist
  • Domestic Horror

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Mark Romanek
Written by
Mark Romanek
Produced by
Stan Wlodkowski, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler
Music by
Reinhold Heil, Johnny Klimek

Everyone

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Facts

August 21, 2002 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
August 21, 2002
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$12 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
72 countries

Tropes

They Look Just Like Everyone Else!, Can't Get Away with Nuthin', Stealing from the Till +9

  • They Look Just Like Everyone Else!
  • Can't Get Away with Nuthin'
  • Stealing from the Till
  • Leave the Camera Running
  • Light Is Not Good
  • All for Nothing
  • Casting Gag
  • Color-Coded for Your Convenience
  • Time Title
  • Eye Scream
  • Dark and Troubled Past
  • Hilarious Outtakes

12 of 86 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream One Hour Photo?"

Questions about One Hour Photo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Hour Photo?

In the United States, you can rent or buy One Hour Photo from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 30 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is One Hour Photo worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 64).

Will I feel good after watching One Hour Photo?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is One Hour Photo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was One Hour Photo a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$52 million

Yes: it cost about $12 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What tropes does One Hour Photo use?

They Look Just Like Everyone Else!Can't Get Away with Nuthin'Stealing from the TillLeave the Camera RunningLight Is Not GoodAll for NothingCasting GagColor-Coded for Your ConvenienceTime TitleEye ScreamDark and Troubled PastHilarious Outtakesand 74 more

TV Tropes lists 86 tropes for it, including They Look Just Like Everyone Else!, Can't Get Away with Nuthin', and Stealing from the Till.