Push (2009)
Rogue psychics in Hong Kong's underworld battle a shadowy agency in a gritty, high-octane adventure.
After his father, an assassin, is brutally murdered, Nick Gant vows revenge on Division, the covert government agency that dabbles in psychic warfare and experimental drugs. Hiding in Hong Kong's underworld, Nick assembles a band of rogue psychics dedicated to destroying Division. Together with Cassie, a teenage clairvoyant, Nick goes in search of a missing girl and a stolen suitcase that could be the key to accomplishing their mutual goal.
How intense is Push?
Push 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 Push feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittypulpyhigh octane
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Push
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Is Push for you?
Is Push scary?
Only a little. Push has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Push gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Push sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Push 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 Push?
Push runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Push?
Push is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Push have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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