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Code 8

Seen it?

2019 | 99 min | Science Fiction, Action, Crime

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a box office loss and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Terminator 2: Judgment Day, start here.
The mood
Gritty, mind-bending.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $10 million worldwide on a $15 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 98K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jeff Chan

  • Robbie AmellConnor Reed
  • Stephen AmellGarrett
  • Kari MatchettMary Reed
  • Penny EizengaReceptionist
  • Lawrence BayneBig Joe
  • Jai Jai JonesTravis
  • Alex Mallari Jr.Rainer
  • Shaun BensonDixon
  • Sung KangPark
  • Aaron AbramsDavis