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Death of a Unicorn

R20251h 47mAlex Scharfman
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 52% · Metacritic 51

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"Payback is a beast."

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.

HorrorFantasyComedy
Dark ComedyMythical CreatureUnicornDark FantasyFolk HorrorAccidental KillingMoral CorruptionFather Daughter EstrangementMagical Realism​hidden World

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Frequently asked questions

What is Death of a Unicorn (2025) about?

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.

Who stars in Death of a Unicorn?

Death of a Unicorn stars Paul Rudd (Elliot), Jenna Ortega (Ridley), Will Poulter (Shepard), Richard E. Grant (Odell), Téa Leoni (Belinda). The film was directed by Alex Scharfman.

How long is Death of a Unicorn?

Death of a Unicorn has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025. It is rated R.

Is Death of a Unicorn worth watching?

Death of a Unicorn holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 52. Fans of Horror, Fantasy, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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