I Am Number Four (2011)
A hunted teenage alien with extraordinary powers fights to evade relentless pursuers in a suspenseful, brisk adventure.
A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him in this sci-fi action thriller. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.
How intense is I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four 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. Rated PG-13.
What I Am Number Four feels like
- Tone
- suspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream I Am Number Four
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Is I Am Number Four for you?
Is I Am Number Four scary?
Only a little. I Am Number Four has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is I Am Number Four gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is I Am Number Four sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is I Am Number Four OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream I Am Number Four?
I Am Number Four is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does I Am Number Four have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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