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The Covenant

2006·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13
32
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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age7
  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Only the power of Hell can help them.

Four young men who belong to a supernatural legacy are forced to battle a fifth power long thought to have died out. Another great force they must contend with is the jealousy and suspicion that threatens to tear them apart.
Supernatural ActionTeen FantasyPower StrugglesLegacy & InheritanceVFX DrivenBrotherhood & BetrayalHigh School SettingGood vs. EvilComing-of-Age Thriller

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Covenant legally?

The Covenant is included with a subscription to Sundance Now in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. 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 Covenant worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32/100 (IMDb 5.2, Rotten Tomatoes 4%, and Metacritic 19). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Covenant rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

How long is The Covenant?

1 h 37 min

The Covenant runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Covenant?

Critics12
Audiences52

Not quite. Audiences rate The Covenant higher (52) than critics (12). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Covenant a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$38 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $38 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is The Covenant in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Covenant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Covenant in 100 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Covenant use?

Battle in the RainTake That!Too Kinky to TortureSalem Is Witch CountryFreudian ExcuseReality WarperSatellite Love InterestDrunk on the Dark SideSixth Ranger TraitorSpear CounterpartFlat CharacterAmbiguously Brownand 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for The Covenant, including Battle in the Rain, Take That!, Too Kinky to Torture.