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Final Destination 5

Play trailer 1:59 Poster for Final Destination 5 R Released Aug 12, 2011 1h 32m Horror Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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During a bus ride with his colleagues to a corporate retreat, Sam (Nicholas D'Agosto) experiences a horrifying vision: the suspension bridge that they -- and many others -- are crossing starts to crumble around them. When his vision ends and, almost immediately, starts to come true, Sam takes quick action that saves a number of people, including his girlfriend, Molly (Emma Bell), and his best friend, Peter (Miles Fisher). However, the survivors soon find that Death will not be denied.
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It's still only for the gore-thirsty faithful, but Final Destination 5 represents a surprising return to form for the franchise.

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Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Among this cast of unluckies, there is no future Jamie Lee Curtis. But you do take the film home with you -- to all your own toys -- and that's what decent horror is supposed to do. Rated: 3/5 Nov 7, 2019 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Final Destination 5 won't be known for any stellar performances, but first-time feature director Steven Qualye can rest assured he scared the daylights out his audiences. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com I don't have a lot to say about Final Destination 5 save that, for the first time ever, I actually enjoyed sitting in a theatre watching one of these efforts from beginning to end. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 27, 2012 Full Review Tim Miller Cape Cod Wave Magazine The appeal isn’t watching someone in pain, it’s the suspense of knowing something very bad is going to happen but not knowing exactly how, and the humor in watching ridiculously unlucky victims fall prey to absurdly awful chains of events. Rated: 3/4 Jul 22, 2025 Full Review Stephen A. Russell Orion's Shoulder (Substack) A big yes to the 3D bridge collapse and boat mast impaling ... the agonisingly prolonged gymnasium jelly bones moment, the dark me-too comeuppance of sleaze-avenging acupuncture... Dario Argento-operatic laser surgery and the sublime time loop. May 25, 2025 Full Review Jason Adams My New Plaid Pants Bloody delicious catnip Jan 14, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kimmi B. I find this version of final destination to be a much better watch than 4. The kills are more creative and suspenseful. The acting is better with more interesting characters. There’s definitely a comedic thread in the movie. The twists are fun and keep the franchise somewhat fresh. Opening scene is not the best intro of FD, but superior to the last few I would say. All of this said, it’s not without its problems. Some of the acting is not the best, and some of the cgi does not hold up. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Leviathan M Too monochrome for me Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Ian S Better than the 4th movie but not by a lot. First 10 minutes plus the final scene were good. What came in between was hit and miss. Visually one of the better ones. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/27/25 Full Review Rich C Nice film! Love this franchise! Excellent kills. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review chris m first english, below spanish: english: another one from the franchise. 'final destination 5' opens with a swift introduction that grabs attention from the very first moment. although the franchise is already known for its formula, it remains strong here: striking scenes, original deaths, and exaggerated gore continue to be its main appeal. among them, moments stand out for their creativity and execution, leaving a lasting impression on the viewer. the film works as effective entertainment within its own universe: archetypal characters, a linear and superficial narrative, and a development that does not aim to transcend what the franchise has offered from the start. however, this familiarity has its merit, as the film manages to sustain tension and anticipation throughout. the pacing, though predictable, alternates visual intensity with pauses that allow the audience to digest the spectacle. the ending, as usual in the franchise, surprises with its unexpected resolution and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, reminding why the series continues to attract genre fans. in short, 'final destination 5' does not reinvent the saga but consolidates its style: a film that relies on spectacle, visual horror, and creative deaths, meeting the expectations of those seeking pure and visceral entertainment. spanish: una más de la franquicia. 'destino final 5' se abre con una presentación ágil que atrapa la atención desde el primer instante. aunque la saga ya es conocida por su fórmula, aquí se mantiene con fuerza: escenas impactantes, muertes originales y un gore exagerado que continúa siendo su principal atractivo. entre ellas, destacan momentos que, por su creatividad y ejecución, quedan grabados en la memoria del espectador. el conjunto funciona como un entretenimiento eficaz dentro de su propio universo: personajes arquetípicos, una narrativa lineal y superficial, y un desarrollo que no busca trascender más allá de lo que la saga ofrece desde sus inicios. sin embargo, esa familiaridad tiene su mérito, pues el film logra sostener la tensión y la expectación a lo largo de toda su duración. el ritmo, aunque previsible, alterna momentos de intensidad visual con pausas que permiten digerir el espectáculo. el final, como viene siendo habitual en la saga, sorprende por su resolución inesperada y mantiene al público al borde de la butaca, recordando por qué la franquicia continúa atrayendo a los aficionados del género. en definitiva, 'destino final 5' no reinventa la saga, pero consolida su estilo: un film que apuesta por la espectacularidad, el horror visual y la creatividad en sus muertes, cumpliendo con las expectativas de quienes buscan entretenimiento puro y visceral. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/18/25 Full Review Ryan H. Another copy and paste for the franchise, Death's hunts are bland and repetitive. However, they did do a good job with the twist at the end and tying this to the first film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/14/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis During a bus ride with his colleagues to a corporate retreat, Sam (Nicholas D'Agosto) experiences a horrifying vision: the suspension bridge that they -- and many others -- are crossing starts to crumble around them. When his vision ends and, almost immediately, starts to come true, Sam takes quick action that saves a number of people, including his girlfriend, Molly (Emma Bell), and his best friend, Peter (Miles Fisher). However, the survivors soon find that Death will not be denied.
Director
Steven Quale
Producer
Craig Perry, Warren Zide
Screenwriter
Eric Heisserer
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Practical Pictures, Zide Pictures
Rating
R (Some Language|Gruesome Accidents|Strong Violence)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 12, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.6M
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital
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