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Pulse

2006Movie1 h 28 minPG-13

Horror
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Letterboxd2.0/5Metacritic295.9Rotten Tomatoes11%27%
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Letterboxd2.0/5Metacritic295.9Rotten Tomatoes11%27%

Summary

When the dead discover a means to contact the living through electronic devices, cellphones and computers become open gateways to monstrosities and destruction.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Jim Sonzero
Written by
Wes Craven, Ray Wright
Produced by
Brian Cox, Joel Soisson, Anant Singh
Music by
Elia Cmiral

Everyone

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Facts

August 11, 2006 · 1 h 28 min · PG-13

Released
August 11, 2006
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Polish
Made in
United States, South Africa
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$30 million
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Hanging by the Fingers, Failsafe Failure, Trash the Set +4

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pulse?"

Questions about Pulse

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pulse?

PlexPrimePeacockThe RokuThe CWKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

In the United States, Pulse streams on Prime, Peacock, Lionsgate+, MovieSphere+, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, The CW, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is Pulse worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 4.7, Letterboxd 2.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 11%, and Metacritic 29). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (20).

Is Pulse okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will Pulse scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Pulse?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Was Pulse a box office flop?

Budget$38 million
Box office$30 million

Yes: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $30 million worldwide, 79% of its budget.