R.I.P.D. (2013)
Dead cops police the afterlife, bringing broad humor and brisk action to a darkly comic fantasy.
A recently slain cop joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace Department and tries to find the man who murdered him.
How intense is R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated PG-13.
What R.I.P.D. feels like
- Tone
- campypulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream R.I.P.D.
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is R.I.P.D. for you?
Is R.I.P.D. scary?
No. R.I.P.D. is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is R.I.P.D. gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is R.I.P.D. sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is R.I.P.D. OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream R.I.P.D.?
R.I.P.D. is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does R.I.P.D. have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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