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Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008Movie1 h 42 minR

ComedyRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic566.3Rotten Tomatoes65%66%

A romantic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · comfort watch

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Not for scares, brutality or suspense.

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Story

What would you do to get out of debt?

Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.

Feels like

  • Cringe Comedy Classic
  • Friendship to Romance
  • Raunchy Humor
  • Working-Class Struggles
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Late 2000s Nostalgia
  • Low-Budget Charm
  • Romantic Slapstick
  • Adult Film Satire

Cast

24 of 26

Crew

Directed by
Kevin Smith
Written by
Kevin Smith
Produced by
Scott Mosier
Music by
James L. Venable

Everyone

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

Facts

September 18, 2008 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
September 18, 2008
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Nudity
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$24 million
Box office
$42 million
Available in
56 countries

Tropes

The Stinger, Intimate Artistry, Intentionally Awkward Title +9

  • The Stinger
  • Intimate Artistry
  • Intentionally Awkward Title
  • Gosh Dang It to Heck!
  • Just Friends
  • Secret Test of Character
  • Shout-Out
  • Henpecked Husband
  • Sex Equals Love
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Fallen-on-Hard-Times Job
  • Her Roommate's Hockey Jersey

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Zack and Miri Make a Porno?"

Questions about Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zack and Miri Make a Porno?

FawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Zack and Miri Make a Porno streams on MovieSphere+ and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Zack and Miri Make a Porno worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 65%, and Metacritic 56).

Will Zack and Miri Make a Porno make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Zack and Miri Make a Porno good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Zack and Miri Make a Porno use?

The StingerIntimate ArtistryIntentionally Awkward TitleGosh Dang It to Heck!Just FriendsSecret Test of CharacterShout-OutHenpecked HusbandSex Equals LoveMood WhiplashFallen-on-Hard-Times JobHer Roommate's Hockey Jerseyand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including The Stinger, Intimate Artistry, and Intentionally Awkward Title.