Don't Worry Darling (2022)
Film · Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror, Thriller
Stream it, ifif you enjoy high-concept psychological thrillers with a heavy focus on visual style over narrative depth.
A visually stunning but increasingly claustrophobic thriller that relies on mounting dread and a slow reveal of a sinister reality. It is more about the stylish aesthetic and the high-concept mystery than deep character work, making it a good choice for fans of psychological tension.
What it is about
Alice and Jack are lucky to be living in the idealized community of Victory, the experimental company town housing the men who work for the top-secret Victory Project and their families. But when cracks in their idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something much more sinister lurking beneath the attractive façade, Alice can’t help questioning exactly what they’re doing in Victory, and why.
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What Don't Worry Darling is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this film is a disorienting experience that transitions from a lush, saturated dream to a claustrophobic nightmare. The pace is deliberate, prioritising a sense of mounting dread and repetition to reflect the rigid structure of the Victory community. While the aesthetic is impeccably polished—full of mid-century glamour and synchronised choreography—the tone is consistently anxious, punctured by jarring, surrealist imagery that signals the cracking of a perfect reality.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is for viewers who appreciate 'prestige' science fiction where the setting is as much a character as the protagonists. Florence Pugh delivers a grounded, intense performance that anchors the more heightened elements of the plot. However, those seeking a tightly wound mystery with a watertight internal logic may find the resolution frustrating. The film leans heavily into its central metaphor, occasionally at the expense of secondary character development and narrative clarity.
The right evening for it
It suits a weekend night when you want something flashy and provocative to discuss afterwards. It is best watched when you are in the mood for a stylish, unsettling puzzle rather than a straightforward action thriller.
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How Don't Worry Darling leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel unsettled and slightly cynical, left with a lingering sense of claustrophobia and a desire to unpick the social commentary hidden behind the glossy production design.
How Don't Worry Darling ends
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After killing Jack by smashing a tumbler over his head, Alice learns from Bunny that Victory is a simulation. Bunny admits she stayed voluntarily to be with her children, who are dead in reality, but warns Alice that she must reach the exit portal at Headquarters to survive. As the neighbourhood descends into chaos, Alice flees in a car, pursued by Frank's men and Dr. Collins. She causes the pursuers to crash into one another, while Shelley kills Frank to take control of the project.
The film ends with Alice reaching the mirror-like windows of Headquarters just ahead of the men in red jumpsuits. After a final vision of Jack and memories of her real life, she touches the glass. The screen cuts to black as the sound of Alice gasping for air is heard, suggesting she has successfully woken up in the real world.
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Don't Worry Darling soundtrack
Music by John Powell
Don't Worry Darling (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
John Powell · 2022 · 24 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1Beginners Ballet Class
- 2Breakfast of Champignons
- 3Welcome to the Party
- 4In the Bedroom
- 5Margaret's Flashback
- 6Keeping House
- 7Trolley to HQ
- 8Waking Up to an Ever-Decreasing World
- 9Advanced Ballet Class
- 10Long Relaxing Bath
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is Don't Worry Darling a tense film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Tense, with a mind-bending streak. A visually stunning but increasingly claustrophobic thriller that relies on mounting dread and a slow reveal of a sinister reality. It is more about the stylish aesthetic and the high-concept mystery than deep character work, making it a good choice for fans of psychological tension.
- How long is Don't Worry Darling?
- Don't Worry Darling runs 123 min and was released in 2022.
- Where can I watch Don't Worry Darling in Canada?
- In Canada it is not included with any subscription service at the moment. JustWatch lists rental and purchase options.
- Where can I watch Don't Worry Darling in Germany?
- In Germany, Don't Worry Darling is included with Netflix (all plans), HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel.
- Who composed the music for Don't Worry Darling?
- The music for Don't Worry Darling is by John Powell. The soundtrack album, Don't Worry Darling (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), has 24 tracks.
- What songs are on the Don't Worry Darling soundtrack?
- Don't Worry Darling (Score from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) has 24 tracks, including “Beginners Ballet Class”, “Breakfast of Champignons”, “Welcome to the Party”, “In the Bedroom” and “Margaret's Flashback”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is Don't Worry Darling worth watching?
- It depends: if you enjoy high-concept psychological thrillers with a heavy focus on visual style over narrative depth. IMDb users rate it 6.3 out of 10 from 181,792 votes, Rotten Tomatoes gives it 38%, Metacritic 48 and TMDB users 6.8.
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