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Death of a Unicorn (2025)

“Payback is a beast.”

6.4/10 · 934 votes 1h 47m r ComedyFantasyAdventureHorrorScience-fiction

#103 of 142 films from 2025 #1765 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Alex Scharfman · Written by Alex Scharfman

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Overview

A father and daughter accidentally hit and kill a unicorn while en route to a weekend retreat, where his billionaire boss seeks to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.

Cast

Paul Ruddas Elliot
Jenna Ortegaas Ridley
David Pasquesias Pilot
Anthony Carriganas Griff
Richard E. Grantas Odell
Téa Leonias Belinda
Will Poulteras Shepard
Jessica Hynesas Shaw
Denise Delgadoas Ridley's Mom
Kathryn Erbeas Tapestry Video Narrator (voice)
Sunita Manias Dr. Bhatia
Christine Grace Szarkóas Police Officer
Steve Parkas Dr. Song
Tim Robinson

Facts

Release dateMarch 17, 2025
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 2025 average of 115 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$16,423,085 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt28443655

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Questions

How long is Death of a Unicorn?
Death of a Unicorn runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Death of a Unicorn worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 934 votes, which places it #103 of 142 films released in 2025 in this index (top 28%) and #1765 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Death of a Unicorn?
Death of a Unicorn was directed by Alex Scharfman.
Who stars in Death of a Unicorn?
Paul Rudd as Elliot; Jenna Ortega as Ridley; David Pasquesi as Pilot; Anthony Carrigan as Griff; Richard E. Grant as Odell; Téa Leoni as Belinda.
What is Death of a Unicorn rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death of a Unicorn?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46272.

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