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Babylon A.D.

2008·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
IMDb5.5Metacritic264.9Rotten Tomatoes7%26%

Where to watch

Hulu

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Babylon A.D. fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Wonder4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

The future, war, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Complexity6
  • Direction5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

Kill or be Killed.

A veteran-turned-mercenary is hired to take a young woman with a secret from post-apocalyptic Eastern Europe to New York City.
Dystopian FutureAction-OrientedGritty CyberpunkTech-NoirPost-ApocalypticConspiracy ThrillerVisually StrikingWorld in Peril

Crew

Directed by:
Mathieu Kassovitz, Philip A. Patterson, Bob Brown
Written by:
Mathieu Kassovitz, Éric Besnard, Maurice G. Dantec
Produced by:
Mathieu Kassovitz, Jina Jay, Avram Butch Kaplan
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, David Lucarelli, Derek Casari

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Babylon A.D.

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Where can I stream Babylon A.D. legally?

Hulu

Babylon A.D. is included with a subscription to Hulu 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 Babylon A.D. worth watching?

31
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 7%, and Metacritic 26). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Babylon A.D. rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Babylon A.D.?

1 h 41 min

Babylon A.D. runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Babylon A.D.?

Critics17
Audiences43

Not quite. Audiences rate Babylon A.D. higher (43) than critics (17). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Babylon A.D. a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$72 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is Babylon A.D. in?

EnglishRussian

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

In how many countries can I watch Babylon A.D.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Babylon A.D. in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Babylon A.D. use?

Parental SubstituteScam ReligionHeel–Face TurnSmart People Play ChessAscended ExtraHuman ShieldBorder Crossing"Open!" Says MeRussia in RuinsCool CarTake the WheelFirst-Person Shooterand 93 more

TV Tropes lists 105 storytelling tropes for Babylon A.D., including Parental Substitute, Scam Religion, Heel–Face Turn.