Anaconda

1997·Movie
1h 30min·PG-13
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness3
  • Catharsis3
  • Wonder3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

When you can't breathe, you can't scream.

A 'National Geographic' film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who takes them along on his quest to capture the world's largest — and deadliest — snake.
Creature FeatureJungle HorrorSurvival ThrillerPulp AdventureMonster MayhemHigh TensionPractical Effects DrivenB-Movie CharmEscapist Entertainment

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Anaconda

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Where can I stream Anaconda legally?

Anaconda is included with a subscription to Hulu, Netflix, and Philo in the United States. 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 Anaconda worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Anaconda rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Anaconda?

1 h 30 min

Anaconda runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Anaconda?

Critics64
Audiences43

Not quite. Critics rate Anaconda higher (64) than audiences (43). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Anaconda a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$137 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $137 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Anaconda in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Brazil, Peru, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Anaconda?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Anaconda in 121 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Anaconda use?

Mirror CharacterHungry JungleBeware My Stinger TailThe Worf EffectI Gave My WordEaten AliveEaten AliveBig Damn HeroesNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Dying Moment of AwesomeSmug SnakeMale Gazeand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 storytelling tropes for Anaconda, including Mirror Character, Hungry Jungle, Beware My Stinger Tail.

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