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High Heels and Low Lifes

2001Movie1 h 26 minR

Crime
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes20%51%
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic39–Rotten Tomatoes20%51%

Summary

Two friends are drawn into a seedy underworld of extortion and violence when they try to blackmail a gang of bank robbers.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or big ideas.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Mel Smith
Written by
Kim Fuller
Produced by
Nicky Kentish Barnes, Kim Fuller, Barnaby Thompson
Music by
Charlie Mole

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Facts

July 16, 2001 · 1 h 26 min · R

Released
July 16, 2001
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Action, Crime, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Accidental Misnaming, All Women Love Shoes, Blackmail +9

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream High Heels and Low Lifes?"

Questions about High Heels and Low Lifes

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Where can I stream High Heels and Low Lifes?

Hoopla

In the United States, High Heels and Low Lifes is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is High Heels and Low Lifes worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (30).

Will High Heels and Low Lifes make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does High Heels and Low Lifes use?

Accidental MisnamingAll Women Love ShoesBlackmailBlackmail BackfireBroken-Window WarningThe Convenient Store Next DoorLaw of Inverse RecoilNot With the Safety On, You Won'tDefenestrate and BeratePlaying with SyringesFaking the DeadLondon Gangsterand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Accidental Misnaming, All Women Love Shoes, and Blackmail.