---
title: "Nope"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/nope-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 762504
imdb_id: "tt10954984"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 130
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 5000
content_rating: "R"
---

# Nope (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/nope-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Nope is a 2022 science fiction horror film set in a remote area of inland California. The story follows residents of a secluded gulch who encounter a mysterious and unsettling phenomenon. The film explores themes of spectacle, exploitation, and humanity's relationship with the unknown through its portrayal of ordinary people confronting an extraordinary situation. The narrative unfolds as the characters attempt to understand and document the strange occurrence that has appeared in their isolated community. Director Jordan Peele crafted the film as both a thriller and social commentary, examining how people respond to unexplainable events. The movie features a cast including Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as siblings who inherit their family's horse training business and become central figures in the unfolding mystery. Set against the backdrop of the California desert, the film uses its remote location to build tension and isolation. The story combines elements of horror and science fiction while maintaining Peele's signature approach to genre filmmaking that incorporates deeper thematic layers about American society and culture.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Residents in a lonely California gulch encounter an uncanny and chilling discovery."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Jordan Peele
- Shot with IMAX cameras

### Caveats & Content Note
- Rated R for content
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and contains horror and suspense elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, science fiction, suspense, uncanny

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jordan Peele
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Pictures, Monkeypaw Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Kaluuya** as *OJ Haywood*
- **Keke Palmer** as *Emerald Haywood*
- **Brandon Perea** as *Angel Torres*
- **Michael Wincott** as *Antlers Holst*
- **Steven Yeun** as *Ricky 'Jupe' Park*
- **Wrenn Schmidt** as *Amber Park*
- **Keith David** as *Otis Haywood Sr.*
- **Devon Graye** as *Ryder Muybridge*
- **Terry Notary** as *Gordy*
- **Barbie Ferreira** as *Nessie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele.

### Q: What is the genre of the film?
It is a science fiction horror film.

### Q: Who are the main cast members?
The cast includes Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea, and Keith David.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 10 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released in the United States on July 22, 2022.

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