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Cloverfield
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Matt Reeves. With Lizzy Caplan, Jessica Lucas, T.J. Miller.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFive young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of t…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Cloverfield.
MoviHero lists January 15, 2008 as the release date for Cloverfield. Matt Reeves is the listed director. The listed cast includes Lizzy Caplan as Marlena, Jessica Lucas as Lily, T.J. Miller as Hud, Michael Stahl-David as Rob Hawkins. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJanuary 15, 2008
GenresScience Fiction · Thriller · Action
Runtime1h 25m
DirectorMatt Reeves
CastLizzy Caplan as Marlena, Jessica Lucas as Lily, T.J. Miller as Hud, Michael Stahl-David as Rob Hawkins
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Cloverfield runs 1h 25m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 8,240 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary5/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“48/100 A group of friends try to survive when Manhattan is suddenly and inexplicably attacked by a massively huge monster of unknown origin.”
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“I suppose the first thing to warn of is - it is shot entirely POV, and for many (including me) that can prove to be…”
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