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Man Bites Dog

1992Movie1 h 36 minNC-17

ComedyCrime
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic676.8Rotten Tomatoes68%90%
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic676.8Rotten Tomatoes68%90%

Summary

The activities of rampaging, indiscriminate serial killer Ben are recorded by a willingly complicit documentary team, who eventually become his accomplices and active participants.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

Movies with

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel
Written by
Benoît Poelvoorde, Vincent Tavier, Rémy Belvaux
Produced by
Benoît Poelvoorde, Rémy Belvaux, André Bonzel
Music by
Philippe Malempré, Jean-Marc Chenut, Laurence Dufrene

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 20, 1992 · 1 h 36 min · NC-17

Released
August 20, 1992
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NC-17
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
French
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
Belgium
Budget
$33,000
Box office
$205,569
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Cruel and Unusual Death, You Bastard!, From Bad to Worse +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Man Bites Dog?"

Questions about Man Bites Dog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man Bites Dog?

CriterionHBO Max

In the United States, Man Bites Dog streams on Criterion and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Man Bites Dog worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 67).

Will Man Bites Dog make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly dark humor (9 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Man Bites Dog?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Man Bites Dog in English?

FrenchItalian

No, it was made in French, with some Italian.

What tropes does Man Bites Dog use?

Cruel and Unusual DeathYou Bastard!From Bad to WorseMad ArtistBilingual BonusMale Frontal NudityReality Has No SoundtrackHypocritical HumorNothing Is ScarierCome Out, Come Out, Wherever You AreIronyDowner Endingand 58 more

TV Tropes lists 70 tropes for it, including Cruel and Unusual Death, You Bastard!, and From Bad to Worse.