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Urban Legend

1998·Movie
1h 40min·R
IMDb5.6Metacritic356.6Rotten Tomatoes31%38%

Where to watch

Paramount+Tubi TV

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Urban Legend fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Scare7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis4
  • Coming of Age4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

What you don't believe can kill you.

A college campus is plagued by a vicious serial killer murdering students in ways that correspond to various urban legends.
90s SlasherCollege Campus HorrorUrban Legend InspiredTeen MysteryJump Scare FocusedClassic Horror TropeWhodunit ThrillerPop Culture ReferenceSuspenseful

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Wright, Jamie Blanks, Elaine Yarish
Written by:
Silvio Horta
Produced by:
John Papsidera, Neal H. Moritz, Lisa Parasyn
Composed by:
Christopher Young, Karen Baker Landers, Geoffrey G. Rubay

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Questions about Urban Legend

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Urban Legend legally?

Paramount+Tubi TV

Urban Legend is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Urban Legend worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 35). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Urban Legend rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Urban Legend?

1 h 40 min

Urban Legend runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Urban Legend?

Critics33
Audiences53

Not quite. Audiences rate Urban Legend higher (53) than critics (33). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Urban Legend a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$73 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $73 million worldwide, 5.2 times its budget.

What language is Urban Legend in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Urban Legend?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Urban Legend in 75 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Urban Legend use?

Bilingual BonusThe RevealCruel and Unusual DeathRed Herring TwistWe Used to Be FriendsSuspect Existence FailureEvil GloatingSassy Black WomanChekhov's ClassroomNever SuicideTaglineBookendsand 84 more

TV Tropes lists 96 storytelling tropes for Urban Legend, including Bilingual Bonus, The Reveal, Cruel and Unusual Death.