Sorry to Bother You (2018)
A telemarketer's magical voice unlocks a darkly comic, surreal journey through corporate Oakland.
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green discovers a magical key to professional success – which propels him into a macabre universe.
How intense is Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated R.
What Sorry to Bother You feels like
- Tone
- satiricalsurrealabsurdistdarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
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Is Sorry to Bother You scary?
No. Sorry to Bother You is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sorry to Bother You gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Sorry to Bother You sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Sorry to Bother You OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You runs 1h 52m.
Where can I stream Sorry to Bother You?
Sorry to Bother You is streaming on Kanopy.
Does Sorry to Bother You have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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