Warm Bodies
An introspective zombie and a human survivor kindle an impossible romance that could restore humanity to a world divided by fear.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- deadpan
- romantic
- date night
- halloween viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a charming, well-acted, and witty romantic reinvention of the zombie genre, despite predictable logic and weaker effects.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
R and Julie develop an intimate bond despite belonging to opposing human and zombie groups.
R is an introspective zombie whose emotional awakening gradually restores his humanity and influences other undead.
The post-apocalyptic zombie crisis becomes the backdrop for an unabashedly hopeful relationship and collective change.
Julie and R must bridge paranoid human forces, ordinary zombies, and the ferocious Bonies.
Films like Warm Bodies, and why
Shaun of the Dead
shares a witty zombie comedy tone, genre self-awareness, and romantic relationship amid undead chaos
The Girl with All the Gifts
combines post-apocalyptic survival, youthful romance, and hopeful genre revisionism
The Twilight Saga: Twilight
features a supernatural romance, teen-centered emotional stakes, and a warm comedic sensibility
Fido
reimagines a familiar horror premise through irreverent humor, romance, and an optimistic humanizing arc
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Levine
- Release Date
- 2013-01-31
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (6498)
Cast
- Nicholas Hoult
- Teresa Palmer
- Lio Tipton
- John Malkovich
- Dave Franco
- Rob Corddry
- Cory Hardrict
- Vincent Leclerc
- Daniel Rindress-Kay
- Chris Cavener
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Warm Bodies about?
- An introspective zombie and a human survivor kindle an impossible romance that could restore humanity to a world divided by fear.
- What is Warm Bodies like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Warm Bodies as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Warm Bodies violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Warm Bodies as moderate.
- What did critics think of Warm Bodies?
- Critics broadly found the film a charming, well-acted, and witty romantic reinvention of the zombie genre, despite predictable logic and weaker effects.
- Which films are like Warm Bodies?
- Films with a similar feel include Shaun of the Dead, The Girl with All the Gifts, The Twilight Saga: Twilight, and Fido.
- How long is Warm Bodies?
- Warm Bodies runs 98 minutes.
- Where can I watch Warm Bodies?
- In United States, Warm Bodies streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
