The Dentist

1996·Movie
1h 32min·R
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Dentist fingerprint

Relentless energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and brutally violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Violence9
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics3
  • Pathos2
  • Melancholy2

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

It's been six months. Time for your check-up!

Dr. Feinstone has everything, a beautiful wife and a successful career in dentistry; but when he discovers his wife's affair, he realizes that behind every clean, white surface lies the stench of decay.
Psychological HorrorDental NightmaresViolent RevengeGraphic GoreMental BreakdownInfidelity TriggerUnsettling Atmosphere90s Horror

Crew

Directed by:
Brian Yuzna, Mark S. Thomas
Written by:
Stuart Gordon, Dennis Paoli, Charles Finch
Produced by:
Noël A. Zanitsch, Pierre David, Mark Amin
Composed by:
Dennis Patterson, Dennis Patterson, Alan Howarth

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Questions about The Dentist

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Where can I stream The Dentist legally?

AMC+Fandango at Home FreePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dentist worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dentist rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Dentist?

1 h 32 min

The Dentist runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is The Dentist in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dentist?

19ATAUBEBRCACHDEESFRGBIEINITMX+5

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dentist in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dentist use?

Revenge MyopiaDisproportionate RetributionThe Tooth HurtsShe Knows Too MuchToo Dumb to LiveTorture PornJob TitleStrapped to an Operating TableNervous WreckBad People Abuse AnimalsCold-Blooded TortureHypocriteand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for The Dentist, including Revenge Myopia, Disproportionate Retribution, The Tooth Hurts.

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