Us
Us

Us

2020TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

The poignant and hilarious story of the Petersens during their vacation across Europe where the father Douglas tries to win back the love of his wife Connie and become reconciled with their son Albie.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users80%
Director: Jordan PeeleGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A family vacation turns into a fight for survival when they are attacked by their doppelgängers. While vacationing at their beach house, Adelaide and Gabe Wilson and their children are confronted by four intruders who resemble them. As the Wilson family attempts to escape, they realize the doppelgängers are part of a larger, more sinister plot.

Critical Reception

Jordan Peele's second directorial effort, 'Us,' was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. While some found its ambitious themes and narrative slightly less cohesive than 'Get Out,' it was widely praised for its originality, terrifying atmosphere, and strong performances, particularly from Lupita Nyong'o.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterfully crafted and deeply unsettling horror film.
  • Lupita Nyong'o delivers a powerhouse performance.
  • Peele's ambitious storytelling and social commentary are thought-provoking.

Google audience: Audiences largely praised 'Us' for its terrifying scares, unique concept, and strong performances. Some viewers found the plot a bit convoluted or ambiguous, but the overall sentiment was that it was a compelling and thought-provoking horror experience.

Fun Fact

The scissors used by the Tethered are reminiscent of the scissors used by the killer in the 1986 horror film 'Us.' It's a subtle nod to the original 'Us' from the 1980s.

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DanDare

DanDare

Us is based on a novel by David Nicholls. Connie (Saskia Reeves) and Douglas (Tom Hollander) are a middle aged married couple with a teenage son Albie who is about to go to university. Douglas is left in shock when Connie suddenly tel...