Irreversible (2002)
A relentless, gritty crime thriller portrays vengeance as a bleak and inescapable cycle of human impulse.
A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.
How intense is Irreversible?
Irreversible is mildly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch.
What Irreversible feels like
- Tone
- bleakgrittypulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Irreversible
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Is Irreversible for you?
Is Irreversible scary?
Only a little. Irreversible has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Irreversible gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Irreversible sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
How long is Irreversible?
Irreversible runs 1h 33m.
Where can I stream Irreversible?
Irreversible is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Irreversible have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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