
Nope (2022)
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Nope rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
With 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 6.8/10 on IMDb and 77/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been positive.
About Nope
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.
Cast of Nope

Daniel Kaluuya
as OJ Haywood

Keke Palmer
as Emerald Haywood

Brandon Perea
as Angel Torres

Michael Wincott
as Antlers Holst

Steven Yeun
as Ricky 'Jupe' Park

Wrenn Schmidt
as Amber Park

Keith David
as Otis Haywood Sr.

Devon Graye
as Ryder Muybridge

Terry Notary
as Gordy

Barbie Ferreira
as Nessie

Donna Mills
as Bonnie Clayton

Osgood Perkins
as Fynn Bachman
Nope facts
- Budget
- $68M
- Box office
- $171.9M
Our take on Nope
Jordan Peele's 2022 horror and science-fiction feature sends residents of a lonely inland California gulch toward an uncanny, chilling discovery in the sky above their land. Peele works patiently, building dread out of wide open spaces and the small human urge to look at what we probably shouldn't. It rewards viewers who like their scares braided with ideas about spectacle, watching, and who gets to tell a story. Expect a slow, deliberate rhythm rather than constant shocks, plus striking use of the empty American West. If you enjoyed Peele's earlier work and want atmosphere over gore, this suspenseful, thoughtful ride will suit you well.
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Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Peele subverts sci-fi alien tropes with fresh inventive approach
- •Atmospheric tension builds effectively through deliberate pacing
- •Clever commentary on spectacle and exploitation resonates thoughtfully
What the audience disliked
- •Some plot mechanics feel underdeveloped in final act resolution
- •Occasional tonal shifts between horror and comedy jar
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