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Chopper

2000·Movie
1h 34min·R
IMDb7.1Metacritic687.8Rotten Tomatoes76%89%

Where to watch

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What's your score?

Your score

Chopper fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Never let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.

The true and infamous story of Australia's notorious criminal Mark 'Chopper' Read and his years of crime, interest in violence, drugs and prostitutes.
Australian CrimeBiopicPsychological ThrillerInfamous CriminalViolentGritty RealismCharacter StudyDark Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Dominik, Rowan Woods, Phil Jones
Written by:
Andrew Dominik, Andrew Dominik, Mark Brandon Read
Produced by:
Michele Bennett, Andy Pappas, Martin Fabinyi
Composed by:
Mick Harvey

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Chopper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chopper legally?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuHooplaShout! Factory TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

Chopper is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. 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 Chopper worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Chopper rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Chopper?

1 h 34 min

Chopper runs 1 h 34 min.

Is Chopper based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Chopper?

Critics72
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Chopper much the same way.

What language is Chopper in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Chopper?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Chopper in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Chopper use?

Arch-EnemyEstablishing Character MomentHair-Trigger TemperBoom, Headshot!Too Dumb to LiveBeauty InversionTattooed CrookImplausible DeniabilitySelf-Serving MemoryThe CharmerRugged ScarAppeal to Obscurityand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Chopper, including Arch-Enemy, Establishing Character Moment, Hair-Trigger Temper.