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Synchronic

  • 2019
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
45K
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Synchronic (2019)
When New Orleans paramedics and longtime best friends Steve (Anthony Mackie) and Dennis (Jamie Dornan) are called to a series of bizarre, gruesome accidents, they chalk it up to the mysterious new party drug found at the scene. But after Dennis's oldest daughter suddenly disappears, Steve stumbles upon a terrifying truth about the supposed psychedelic that will challenge everything he knows about reality-and the flow of time itself.
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Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after they encounter a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

  • Directors
    • Justin Benson
    • Aaron Moorhead
  • Writer
    • Justin Benson
  • Stars
    • Anthony Mackie
    • Jamie Dornan
    • Katie Aselton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    45K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Justin Benson
      • Aaron Moorhead
    • Writer
      • Justin Benson
    • Stars
      • Anthony Mackie
      • Jamie Dornan
      • Katie Aselton
    • 412User reviews
    • 187Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 nominations total

    Videos5

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    Synchronic
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    Synchronic
    Synchronic: Brianna's Gone Missing (Australia)
    Clip 2:16
    Synchronic: Brianna's Gone Missing (Australia)
    Synchronic: The Swamp
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    Synchronic: The Swamp
    Synchronic: Bringing Brianna Back
    Clip 1:10
    Synchronic: Bringing Brianna Back

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    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Steve
    Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan
    • Dennis
    Katie Aselton
    Katie Aselton
    • Tara
    Ally Ioannides
    Ally Ioannides
    • Brianna
    Ramiz Monsef
    Ramiz Monsef
    • Dr. Kermani
    Bill Oberst Jr.
    Bill Oberst Jr.
    • Hunchback Looter
    Betsy Holt
    Betsy Holt
    • Leah
    Shane Brady
    Shane Brady
    • Travis
    Kate Adair
    Kate Adair
    • Crackhead Girl
    Matthew Underwood
    • Officer Beaumont
    Carl Palmer
    Carl Palmer
    • Officer Jacobs
    Martin Bats Bradford
    Martin Bats Bradford
    • Animal Bob
    • (as Martin Bradford)
    Sam Malone
    Sam Malone
    • Doctor
    Rhonda Johnson Dents
    Rhonda Johnson Dents
    • Nurse Hall
    • (as Rhonda Dents)
    Sophie Howell
    Sophie Howell
    • Stoner Clerk
    Natasha Tina Liu
    Natasha Tina Liu
    • Christina
    • (as Natasha Liu)
    Rosita
    Rosita
    • Park Girl
    • (as Rosa Delara Young)
    Jean-Pierre Vertus
    • Skeleton Man
    • Directors
      • Justin Benson
      • Aaron Moorhead
    • Writer
      • Justin Benson
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    User reviews412

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    8ConstantlyElongatingKangaroo

    A good story that is superbly made

    If you are a fan of Benson and Moorhead's previous work, you will most likely enjoy this feature too as they maintain their same storytelling style that smoothly combines fantasy, horror and comedy. And with a larger budget this time, they're able express their mind-bending stories to a greater level.

    Specifically, the score and cinematography are great throughout the film and exceptional at some points. Also, both Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan deliver fantastic performances of two best friends who are struggling with their own personal obstacles.

    The story itself is unique in a general sense. But within the realms of the sub-genre that it plays into, it can seem somewhat typical if you follow those types of films. However, the approach taken to portray this story is unique. For me, this separated it from other films of similar narratives and it kept me engaged with the story and the characters.
    7ThomDerd

    Nice weird low-budget brahmedy

    For the ones about to watch this film here's a few things to consider: it's a nicely shot film with an interesting storyline and good acting. Pace is slow but picks up half way through and the plot keeps you interested. You 'll encounter some inconsistencies and some massive plot holes but if you're willing to put these aside, you ll enjoy it. 7,5/10
    5artswan-77642

    Almost, but not quite.

    Interesting concept and excellent base material and acting, but the writing fumbled what could have been a very good story.
    7RM851222

    Interesting and descent movie

    Greetings from Lithuania.

    "Synchronic" (2019) is a movie with interesting premise. I won't go into details or spoilers, just will say that its an pretty unique take on time and friendship. At the core i think this movie was simply about friendship of two paramedics, and what they will do for each other. Also this movie's tone and cinematography were pretty interesting as they gave this movie a bit of a unique feeling and look.

    Overall, those who are looking for a descent but at the same time different science fiction movie could check this one out - its a pretty good one and crafted in a way you won't see very often.
    6hilarybreeze-59118

    it's American dumbed down

    It was good then it wasn't; then it was good and then..., classic problem for american sci fi, DRAMA! it lost its focus; could have been an amazing time travel movie but the writing/direction kept creeping back to married life and emotional family crap! it would have been better to omit the whole family and add a "missing" girlfriend. I find too many USA sci fi are dumbed down, over explained, convenient, meaningless messages of our future crap and this movie is a prime example of that! The acting is great and Anthony could have held the movie alone if written for one lead instead of 2. Doran accent kept slipping back, why can't he have his native tongue for this or any movie? I recommend this sci fi for its unique adventure but I limit myself from saying it was good, because it could have been amazing.

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    • Trivia
      At 01:20:00, Steve and Dennis are strolling through New Orleans' Garden District and decide to sit on a curb and talk. The house they sit in front of (the Brevard-Clapp House at 1239 First Street) was formerly owned by horror novelist Anne Rice.
    • Goofs
      When Steve is in the smoke shop interacting with the cashier, he begins to back away after telling her that people are dying. In the next shot he is back standing where he was.
    • Quotes

      Steve: This is delicious. This dirty shitty river, this beer, this time. Wouldn't change it. The clock just... keeps tickin' down, and the lower that number gets, you realize how fucking amazing now is. The present is a miracle, bruh.

    • Connections
      Featured in Amanda the Jedi Show: 'Faster than your First Time' Reviews (Joker, Jojo Rabbit, Lucy in the Sky and everything else) (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Back to the Wood
      Written by Jason Shaw

      Performed by Jason Shaw

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Paratemporal
    • Filming locations
      • Deep South Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Patriot Pictures
      • Pfaff & Pfaff Productions
      • Love & Death Productions (LDP)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $636,673
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $245,561
      • Oct 25, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,483,731
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 42m(102 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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