Hail, Caesar! (2016)
A studio fixer navigates absurd Hollywood mysteries, where every solution only deepens the satirical chaos.
When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.
How intense is Hail, Caesar!?
Hail, Caesar! has 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. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What Hail, Caesar! feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampysatiricalpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Hail, Caesar!
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Is Hail, Caesar! for you?
Is Hail, Caesar! scary?
No. Hail, Caesar! is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Hail, Caesar! gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Hail, Caesar! sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Hail, Caesar! OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Hail, Caesar!?
Hail, Caesar! runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream Hail, Caesar!?
Hail, Caesar! is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Hail, Caesar! have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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