10 Cloverfield Lane

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10 Cloverfield Lane

PG-13

Released Mar 11, 2016

1h 43m

Mystery & Thriller

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After surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men. Howard (John Goodman) tells her that a massive chemical attack has rendered the air unbreathable, and their only hope of survival is to remain inside. Despite the comforts of home, Howard's controlling and menacing nature makes Michelle want to escape. After taking matters into her own hands, the young woman finally discovers the truth about the outside world.

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Critics Consensus

Smart, solidly crafted, and palpably tense, 10 Cloverfield Lane makes the most of its confined setting and outstanding cast -- and suggests a new frontier for franchise filmmaking.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

It's well acted, nuanced, and surprisingly effective. A definite must-see thriller.

Rated: B+

Mar 21, 2017

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

It works best whenever Goodman swaggers into frame, a slack-jawed psycho with a cuddly side.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 28, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

10 Cloverfield Lane might not be a true sequel to Cloverfield, but that doesn't make it any less magnificent, watching it a spellbinding treat I simply did not want to see come to an end.

Rated: 4/4

Aug 15, 2016

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

The way this movie deals with relationships, the terror of the unknown, and the incredibly thin veneer of society in a way that is so real that you just feel it in your bones.

Rated: 10/10

Sep 23, 2025

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

…10 Cloverfield lane might just be the most intense PG-13 movie ever…those who enjoy a good old Hitchcockian power-play should find plenty to enjoy here in an edge of the seat movie which understands that tension is more effective than any special effect…

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2025

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

10 Cloverfield Lane takes the time to flesh out nuanced character dynamics without sacrificing its thrilling pace. The script, direction, and acting all serve to keep this practically single setting film engaging and exciting

Rated: 4.5/5

Sep 25, 2024

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Troy R

A very good balance of suspense and mystery. The story keeps you guessing on who is right, what is happening, and who this mysterious bunker man is. The acting is great and although it can be a little over the top at times it helps create the suspense. Ending is interesting, not a net positive or negative to the movie but somewhere in-between. I would prefer if the movie didn't have the Cloverfield name, or if it had been the first movie in the series as it would have avoided any foreshadowing to the story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/05/25

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Michael K.

A bit far fetched, but suspenseful and decent fun

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/04/25

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Paul B

To me it doesn't capture the "horror" or scary movie genre well. Yes it is a sci-fi thriller, but not really a horror movie. I am not feeling like I need to check my doors are locked and watch around every corner before I go to bed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Wyndham M

the craftsmanship on display pretty stimulating and Trachtenberg has put his name into the hat of directors you need to watch out for in the near future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/30/25

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Flynn S

Keeps you intrigued from beginning to end and is perfectly executed mysterious and scary.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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bill e

Sticks the landing! Winstead shines

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Howard

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Michelle

John Gallagher Jr.

Emmett

Douglas M. Griffin

Driver

Suzanne Cryer

Woman

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Synopsis

After surviving a car accident, Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) wakes up to find herself in an underground bunker with two men. Howard (John Goodman) tells her that a massive chemical attack has rendered the air unbreathable, and their only hope of survival is to remain inside. Despite the comforts of home, Howard's controlling and menacing nature makes Michelle want to escape. After taking matters into her own hands, the young woman finally discovers the truth about the outside world.

Director: Dan Trachtenberg
Producer: J.J. Abrams, Lindsey Weber
Screenwriter: Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken, Damien Chazelle
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Spectrum Effects, Bad Robot
Rating: PG-13 (Frightening Sequences|Brief Language|Some Violence|Thematic Material|Threat)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 11, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 31, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $72.1M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Datasat, Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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