2:22 (2017)
A man's life unravels into a suspenseful, romantic mystery as he's caught in a repeating, ominous pattern.
Two planes almost collide after a blinding flash of light paralyzes air traffic controller Dylan Branson for a few seconds. Suspended from his job, Dylan starts to notice an ominous pattern of sounds and events that repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending precisely at 2:22 p.m. Also drawn into a complex relationship with a woman, Dylan must figure out a way to break the power of the past and take control of time itself.
How intense is 2:22?
2:22 is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick.
What 2:22 feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulromanticatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream 2:22
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Is 2:22 for you?
Is 2:22 scary?
No. 2:22 is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 2:22 gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is 2:22 sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is 2:22?
2:22 runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream 2:22?
2:22 is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home (free) and YouTube (free).
Does 2:22 have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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