Yes. More frightening than 87% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More violent than 71% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Somewhat. More sad than 70% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does Code 8 end with hope?

Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is Code 8 easy watching?

Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Code 8

Name: Code 8
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Crime
Released: 2019
Duration: 99 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Robbie Amell, Stephen Amell, Kari Matchett, Penny Eizenga, Lawrence Bayne

Fear is the most dangerous power

Directed by Jeff Chan

Produced by Colony Pictures, The Fyzz

201999 min6.3 / 10

A gritty sci-fi crime thriller about a desperate man with superpowers forced into criminality by systemic oppression and familial obligation.

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.)

Clusters

Monster Movies About Trauma Trapped Heroes Fighting Back Organized Crime Movies Crime and Corruption Time Travel Movies

Genres

Science Fiction Action Crime

Keywords

Drug Trafficking Dystopia Superhero Remake Co-workers Relationship Super Power Criminal Gang Robot Cop Combat Drone Mother Son Relationship Based On Short Film

Where to watch

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Questions people ask

Is Code 8 scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Code 8 violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.
Is Code 8 sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does Code 8 end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Code 8 easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.