25th Hour (2002)
A drug dealer's final day of freedom in a post-9/11 New York is a gritty, intimate reckoning.
On the eve of a seven-year prison sentence, a New York drug dealer spends his final day of freedom confronting his past, his relationships, and the choices that led to his downfall in a city still reeling from 9/11.
How intense is 25th Hour?
25th Hour has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What 25th Hour feels like
- Tone
- melancholygrittyintimateatmosphericearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream 25th Hour
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Is 25th Hour scary?
No. 25th Hour is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 25th Hour gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is 25th Hour sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is 25th Hour OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is 25th Hour?
25th Hour runs 2h 15m.
Where can I stream 25th Hour?
25th Hour is streaming on Prime Video and Hoopla.
Does 25th Hour have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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