Disturbing Behavior

1998·Movie
1h 24min·R
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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Disturbing Behavior fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Scare5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Mystery, the mind, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In Cradle Bay it doesn’t matter if you’re not perfect. You will be.

Steve Clark is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel.
Teen Psychological ThrillerSci-Fi HorrorConformity & RebellionMind Control MysteryUnsettling AtmosphereHigh School DramaSocial CommentaryLate 90s AestheticConspiracy Theory

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Questions about Disturbing Behavior

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Where can I stream Disturbing Behavior legally?

Disturbing Behavior is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Disturbing Behavior worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Disturbing Behavior rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Disturbing Behavior?

1 h 24 min

Disturbing Behavior runs 1 h 24 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Disturbing Behavior?

Critics36
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Disturbing Behavior higher (49) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Disturbing Behavior a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$18 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Disturbing Behavior in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Disturbing Behavior?

42ARAUBEBOBRBZCACLCOCRCYDEECES+28

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Disturbing Behavior in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Disturbing Behavior use?

Ironic EchoBrainwashed and CrazySlobs Versus SnobsThis Is Something He's Got to Do HimselfBedlam HouseThe Precious, Precious CarSlut-ShamingOut with a BangAbusive ParentsQuirky JanitorAuto EroticaErudite Stonerand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Disturbing Behavior, including Ironic Echo, Brainwashed and Crazy, Slobs Versus Snobs.

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