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  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 38 m

Summary Code 8 is set in a world where 4% of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but instead of being billionaires or superheroes, they face discrimination and live in poverty, often resorting to crime. Connor Reed (Robbie Amell), a power-enabled young man, is struggling to pay for his ailing mother’s (Kari Matchett) heal...

Directed By: Jeff Chan

Written By: Chris Pare, Jeff Chan

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 38 m
  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • Vertical Entertainment
  • 1 h 38 m

Code 8

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
48
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 78 User Ratings
6.3
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Summary Code 8 is set in a world where 4% of the population is born with varying supernatural abilities, but instead of being billionaires or superheroes, they face discrimination and live in poverty, often resorting to crime. Connor Reed (Robbie Amell), a power-enabled young man, is struggling to pay for his ailing mother’s (Kari Matchett) heal...

Directed By: Jeff Chan

Written By: Chris Pare, Jeff Chan

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
48
0% Positive
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80% Mixed
4 Reviews
20% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
48
0% Positive
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80% Mixed
4 Reviews
20% Negative
1 Review

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60
Dec 13, 2019
Code 8 is better than a mere calling-card film, though one senses a desire to check all the boxes of fan expectation and professional packaging rated higher than the kinds of personal expression that might have lent it a more memorable idiosyncrasy.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
50
Apr 14, 2020
While the Code 8 movie's premise is more interesting than its other elements, it's handled well enough to warrant further exploration. Code 8 works better as a proof of concept than a standalone sci-fi thriller, serving up fascinating world-building with a fairly basic story.
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Generally Favorable Based on 78 User Ratings
6.3
44% Positive
34 Ratings
49% Mixed
38 Ratings
8% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 78 User Ratings
6.3
44% Positive
34 Ratings
49% Mixed
38 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings

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10
RickStebs
Aug 23, 2022
This movie was amazing! Discovered on Netflix, loved the universe!! Wish they made it a tv series, so there could be more stories explored.
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10
Rakib0301
Dec 21, 2019
Amazing film with an amazing cast - do not listen to the critics, enjoy for yourself, has heart and a great narrative
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50
Dec 14, 2019
Though this clearly isn't meant to be a lighthearted story, a glimmer of wit here and there would've helped keep viewers engaged in the action and endeared us to a cast that is competent but hardly charismatic.
By John DeFore FULL REVIEW
50
Dec 5, 2019
The ideas outpace the action in a movie that’s clearly been made with passion and intelligence, but without the kind of zip that this kind of story demands.
By Noel Murray FULL REVIEW
38
Apr 14, 2020
The bad guys are more interesting than the good ones, the heists — including an armored car — are generic.
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10
Psychomantis4u
Dec 13, 2019
Wow. I like the pace and the emotions of this movie. Different of Hollywood the good way. Highly recommend to watch it. I want to see more from these director Jeff Chan.
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6
Voodoo123
Jan 18, 2020
Code 8 is an average movie with a predictable plot, very b - tv pilot vibe to it. Some interesting concepts in here but nothing surprising. Overall this movie has alot of heart and was an entertaining watch. Fun to watch the ammell brothers acting together!
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6
Klebart
Jan 8, 2020
It's OK I guess. It's not anything that needs to be seen. At least the lead actor puts in a better performance than when he was on Tomorrow People. If you are looking for a superhero movie then this really isn't it. It's something of a re-used story and not very original. Powers are only secondary to the story. It's like having a soda and you don't want another drink but you are still thirsty afterwards. Wanted to rate this as a 5 but maybe it's a low budget and somewhat dull 6 instead ? That's generous.
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3
shag00
Sep 24, 2023
It's a reasonable premise for a story but shockingly told. Why people with supernatural abilities would be down and outs is never revealed. It should be the guts of the story but in reality is a minor sub plot to a drug gang stealing money, quite ho-hum. If you are recovering from a bad bout of the flu it might be worth watching.
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dr0nzer
Apr 26, 2020
Marked as a Canadian film... didn't expect much but somehow I got worse than I expected, good for background noise whilst cleaning the house..
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Production Company Collective Pictures
Release Date Dec 6, 2019
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating Not Rated
Genres
Tagline Fear is the most dangerous power
Website http://www.code8.com/
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Awards

Canadian Screen Awards, CA
• 1 Nomination

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