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Fantastic Four

2005·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6

Heart

Nostalgic and wondrous

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wonder8

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Family and the future

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

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4 times the action. 4 times the adventure. 4 times the fantastic.

During a space voyage, four scientists are altered by cosmic rays: Reed Richards gains the ability to stretch his body; Sue Storm can become invisible; Johnny Storm controls fire; and Ben Grimm is turned into a super-strong … thing. Together, these "Fantastic Four" must now thwart the evil plans of Dr. Doom and save the world from certain destruction.
Nostalgic Superhero OriginFound Family DynamicsCGI SpectacleLight-hearted AdventureComic Book FidelityJohn Ottman ScoreAccessible ActionMid-2000s Blockbuster Aesthetic

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Questions about Fantastic Four

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Where can I stream Fantastic Four legally?

Fantastic Four is included with a subscription to Disney+ 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 Fantastic Four worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 28%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fantastic Four rated?

PG-13Violence

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

How long is Fantastic Four?

1 h 46 min

Fantastic Four runs 1 h 46 min.

Is Fantastic Four based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fantastic Four?

Critics34
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate Fantastic Four higher (52) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fantastic Four a box office hit?

Budget$100 million
Box office$334 million

Yes. It cost about $100 million to make and earned $334 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What language is Fantastic Four in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fantastic Four?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fantastic Four in 80 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fantastic Four use?

What Happened to the Mouse?Kill It with IceArmor-Piercing QuestionDisposable Superhero MakerStock ScreamPlot-Mandated Friendship FailureMoment KillerAnd I Must ScreamReturning the Wedding RingProduct PlacementUnadvisedly Urban ExperimentsGiving Them the Stripand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Fantastic Four, including What Happened to the Mouse?, Kill It with Ice, Armor-Piercing Question.