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Chloe

If the one you love was lying to you, how far would you go to find out the truth?

200996 minRMidcredits score: 45th percentile of all films
Director
Atom Egoyan
Starring
Amanda Seyfried, Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, Max Thieriot

Catherine and David Stewart are a well-to-do couple living in a posh area of Toronto, but all is not well in paradise. Catherine suspects that David is cheating on her, so she hires an escort named Chloe to meet David and see if he gives in to temptation — but events spin out of control when Chloe spills the details of her torrid encounters.

Where to watch

Where can I watch Chloe?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Chloe streaming on Howdy via The Roku Channel and Tubi (free) and to rent or buy on Apple TV.

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Highlights

What stands out about Chloe?

Chloe earns 6 badges, led by Award Winner and Box Office Flop.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood
  • Awards and box office

Reception

Is Chloe worth watching?

Chloe's Midcredits score is the 45th percentile of all films, from 175K ratings across 6 sources. 47% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

45th percentile

Better received than 45% of films

43rd percentile among Drama44th percentile among 2000s
Acclaim (how much people like it)42nd
Approval (how many liked it)48th

59 /100

42nd percentile of all films

40th percentile among Drama42nd percentile among 2000s

Critics 49 · Audience 60

Audiences liked it more than critics did.

Rating distribution

A broad spread centered near 6.4 — solid but not unanimous.

47% liked it

48th percentile of all films

45th percentile among Drama45th percentile among 2000s
47% rated it 7–1053% rated it 1–6

Critics 52% · Audience 39%

On Rotten Tomatoes, a bigger share of critics approved than audiences.

Awards

0 Oscars won · 0 Oscar noms · 3 wins / 5 noms overall

96th percentile

175K ratings across platforms

97th percentile among Drama92nd percentile among 2000s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 22% in 30 days

Box office

Budget$14M
Opening weekend$901K
Domestic gross$3.1M
Worldwide gross$14M

Returned 1.0× its budget — 87th percentile earner in its genre.

What reviewers say

Common ground

A twisty erotic thriller with a strong cast, but the execution divides viewers on whether the twists and sex scenes elevate or sink the film.

Fans praised

  • Seyfried convincingly sheds her innocent image as the seductive Chloe
  • Moore and Neeson underplay their roles with palpable poignancy
  • Twisty, suspenseful story with a shocking reveal that recontextualizes everything

Detractors panned

  • Implausible and artificial characters lacking moral backbone
  • Plodding pacing and drab execution
  • Sex scenes feel gratuitous and the story is risible

What stands out

Acting72

Moore and Neeson underplay beautifully; Seyfried convincingly transforms

TensionDivisive65

Suspenseful and mysterious, but not always effective for detractors

Atmosphere60

Sets a suspenseful and erotic tone, but feels artificial to some

Plot and storyDivisive55

Twisty and suspenseful, but implausible and predictable for some

EndingDivisive55

Shocking reveal satisfying for some, but unsatisfying for others

CharactersDivisive45

Artificial and contrived characters, lacking moral backbone

PacingDivisive40

Plodding and drab in places, but with a captivating final act

Originality40

Derivative of 90s erotic thrillers and a French remake

Preferred by

Under-30s vs over-30s

Preferred by Over-30s

Over-30s scored it 11 points higher than under-30s.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • Women vs men 9 points apart
  • Critics vs users 7 points apart
  • US vs non-US 9 points apart

Watch experience

What is Chloe like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Tense and gripping: browse every movie of this kind

Watch this when you are ready to pay close attention and feel heavy feelings, and you want something tense that holds you to the end.

It is intense and leaves you haunted. Skip it when you want an easy night or you can only half-watch.

ToneFeelDemandwhat the answer rests onexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Your full attention, room for heavy feelings and a taste for open questions.

What it feels like

Tense and gripping.

The answer rests on this: Moods
TenseMelancholicDread
Heaviest: middle
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Melodramatic · 9% of films: Heightened emotion, played large.Brooding: Heavy, inward, weather-beaten.
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.
ToneThe film plays its erotic thriller premise straight, treating the emotional turmoil with seriousness.
The rideThe film maintains a sustained tension and unease, with emotional peaks around Chloe's manipulations and Catherine's discoveries in the middle act.
StructureTold chronologically from Catherine's perspective, with no structural tricks.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

Haunted.

Haunting · 14% of filmsBittersweet
Why it leaves you this wayThe film's erotic tension and psychological unraveling stay with the viewer.
How it ends · evidence
Bitersweet ending

Story archetype

where it sits among all films
Monster — 21% of films. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of films. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 10% of films. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 4% of films. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 11% of films. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 9% of films. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 13% of films. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 7% of films. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 22% of filmsPredator — 6% of films. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 6% of films. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of films. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 2% of films. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of films. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of films. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of films. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of films. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of films. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of films. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — under 1% of films. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of films. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of films. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of films. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of films. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 4% of films. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 5% of films. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of films. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — 1% of films. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of films. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 2% of films. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — 1% of films. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of films. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — 1% of films. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 4% of films. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of films. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of films. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of films. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 1% of films. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of films. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — 2% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 2% of films. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 2% of films. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 3% of films. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 3% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 5% of films. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of films. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 2% of films. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of films. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 5% of films. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 2% of films. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).Tragedy
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 21%: Predator 6% · Tyrant 6% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 2% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent under 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 10%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 4% · Mission 5% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage 1%
  • Voyage 4%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 2% · Survival ordeal 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent 1%
  • Comedy 11%: Romantic comedy 4% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 1%
  • Tragedy 9% (this title): Hubris 1% · Obsession 2% · Corruption arc 2% · Doomed love 2% (this title) · Crushed by fate 3%
  • Rebirth 13%: Redemption 3% · Healing 5% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 2%
  • Mystery 7%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 5% · Enigma 2%
  • No archetype 22%

Tragedy: A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin. · Doomed love: Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).

9% of films fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeA middle-aged woman hires an escort to test her husband's fidelity, leading to a dangerous emotional and sexual entanglement with the escort, who develops an obsessive attachment.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 27% of filmsSelf — 22% of filmsPower — 7% of filmsMorality — 16% of filmsSurvival — 15% of filmsSociety — 9% of filmsIdeas — 5% of filmsRomantic love — 15% of filmsMarriage — 2% of filmsFamily bonds — 21% of filmsParenthood — 2% of filmsFriendship — 9% of filmsLoyalty — 4% of filmsIdentity — 14% of filmsComing of age — 5% of filmsAging — under 1% of filmsSelf-worth — 7% of filmsAmbition — 7% of filmsPurpose — 9% of filmsMemory — 3% of filmsObsession — 3% of films. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 2% of filmsCorruption — 3% of filmsGreed — 3% of filmsClass — 3% of filmsOppression — 4% of filmsFreedom — 5% of filmsJustice — 13% of filmsDuty — 2% of filmsRevenge — 4% of filmsGuilt — 3% of filmsRedemption — 6% of films. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — 1% of filmsSacrifice — 4% of filmsBetrayal — 5% of filmsDeception — 9% of filmsSurvival — 17% of filmsWar — 1% of filmsViolence — 4% of filmsMortality — 2% of filmsGrief — 6% of filmsTrauma — 7% of filmsMental illness — 1% of filmsAddiction — 1% of filmsIllness and disability — under 1% of filmsCommunity — 14% of films. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 5% of filmsPrejudice — 3% of filmsDisplacement — 1% of filmsFaith — 3% of filmsTradition vs change — 2% of filmsFame — 3% of filmsLegacy — 4% of filmsFate — 1% of filmsFree will — under 1% of filmsTruth — 4% of filmsHope — 5% of filmsNature — 2% of filmsArt — 4% of filmsTechnology — 1% of filmsSelfMarriageBonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 27% (this title): Romantic love 15% · Marriage 2% (this title) · Family bonds 21% · Parenthood 2% · Friendship 9% · Loyalty 4%
  • Self 22%: Identity 14% · Coming of age 5% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 7% · Purpose 9% · Memory 3% · Obsession 3%
  • Power 7%: Power 2% · Corruption 3% · Greed 3% · Class 3% · Oppression 4% · Freedom 5%
  • Morality 16%: Justice 13% · Duty 2% · Revenge 4% · Guilt 3% · Redemption 6% · Forgiveness 1% · Sacrifice 4% · Betrayal 5% · Deception 9% (this title)
  • Survival 15%: Survival 17% · War 1% · Violence 4% · Mortality 2% · Grief 6% · Trauma 7% · Mental illness 1% · Addiction 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 9%: Community 14% · Isolation 5% · Prejudice 3% · Displacement 1% · Faith 3% · Tradition vs change 2% · Fame 3% · Legacy 4%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 4% · Hope 5% · Nature 2% · Art 4% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Marriage · 2% of filmsDeception · 9% of films
its themeIntimate stakes: Consequences reach a person or a household.Single lead
How it treats its themeThe film examines the fragility of a long-term marriage under suspicion and the destructive role of deception in intimate relationships.
StanceThe film probes the nature of trust and desire within marriage without fully condemning any character, leaving judgment open.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanDomesticRealistic
Orchestral classicalSpportive music · orignal score · Mychael Danna
Settingupper-class Toronto (as LA) homes and upscale urban environments
MusicA sensuous, brooding score that underscores the emotional tension and shifting alliances.

Content guide

Is Chloe okay for kids?

R

Chloe is rated R: “Rated R for strong sexual content including graphic dialogue, nudity and language” (MPAA). As of September 28, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at mild (28/100), sexual content at intense (71/100), language at moderate (42/100), drug and alcohol content at mild (34/100) and frightening material at mild (27/100). Overall it is heavier than 13% of R-rated films.

Ratings in 18 other countries
  • UK15
  • AustraliaMA15+
  • Germany12
  • FranceTP
  • Ireland18
  • JapanR15+
  • South Korea19
  • Brazil16
  • Czechia15+
  • Hungary16
  • ItalyVM14
  • LTN-16
  • Netherlands12
  • Poland16
  • RO18+
  • Russia18+
  • Spain16
  • Switzerland16
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 39% of all filmsHeavier than 13% of R-rated films
Violence & Gore
Mild
light for an R-rated film
heavier than 10%
Sex & Nudity
Intense · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
heavy for an R-rated film
heavier than 89%
Profanity
Moderate
light for an R-rated film
heavier than 14%
Alcohol & Drugs
Mild
typical for an R-rated film
heavier than 30%
Frightening / Intense
Mild
light for an R-rated film
heavier than 13%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

The reason to think twice is sexual content. Everything else sits at or below what R-rated films usually carry.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other films that have them.

What content warnings does Chloe have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Chloe?

Cast

2 of the cast already had the standing of a top-10% working actor.

Amanda Seyfried
as Chloe
Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Julianne Moore
as Catherine Stewart
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Liam Neeson
as David Stewart
Established: A standing when this film came out that a top-10% working actor has today.Top draw: One of the 3 biggest draws in this cast: billing here weighted by career star power.
Max Thieriot
as Michael Stewart
R.H. Thomson
as Frank
Career best: Their highest-reaching film role by billing, audience size and rating.
Nina Dobrev
as Anna
Mishu Vellani
as Receptionist
First film: No prior film role; they had worked in television.
Julie Khaner
as Bimsy
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Laura de Carteret
as Alicia
Newcomer: A standing when this film came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Tiffany Lyndall-Knight
as Trina

Crew

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