Attack the Block (2011)
Gritty South London teens defend their block from alien invaders in a darkly comic, briskly paced sci-fi action-comedy.
A South London teen gang must team up with the other residents of their housing estate to protect the neighbourhood from a terrifying alien invasion.
How intense is Attack the Block?
Attack the Block is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and dark. Rated R.
What Attack the Block feels like
- Tone
- grittycampypulpydarkly comicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty, dark and satirical
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Attack the Block
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Is Attack the Block for you?
Is Attack the Block scary?
Only a little. Attack the Block has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Attack the Block gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Attack the Block sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Attack the Block OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
How long is Attack the Block?
Attack the Block runs 1h 28m.
Where can I stream Attack the Block?
Attack the Block is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Attack the Block have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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