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The Distinguished Gentleman

1992·Movie
1h 52min·R
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Metacritic457.3Rotten Tomatoes12%37%
IMDb5.9Metacritic457.3Rotten Tomatoes12%37%

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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of satire and situational comedy

  • Satire & Parody8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and politics

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

From con man to congressman.

A Florida con man uses the recent death of the long time Congressman from his district, who he just happens to share a last name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, the U.S. Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists.
Political SatireCon Man ComedyWashington D.C.LobbyingSocial CommentaryFarceAmerican PoliticsQuick Wit

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Lynn, Frank Capra III, Hope Williams
Written by:
Jonathan Reynolds, Marty Kaplan, Marty Kaplan
Produced by:
Leonard Goldberg, Mary Goldberg, Richard H. Prince
Composed by:
Doc Kane, Randy Edelman, James Moriana

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Distinguished Gentleman

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Where can I stream The Distinguished Gentleman legally?

Starz

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Distinguished Gentleman worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 12%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Distinguished Gentleman rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Distinguished Gentleman?

1 h 52 min

The Distinguished Gentleman runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Distinguished Gentleman?

Critics29
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate The Distinguished Gentleman higher (56) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Distinguished Gentleman a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$47 million

No. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What language is The Distinguished Gentleman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Distinguished Gentleman?

7AUCAGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Distinguished Gentleman in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Distinguished Gentleman use?

Honey TrapActually, I Am HimGreen AesopScrew the Money, I Have Rules!At Least I Admit ItBecoming the MaskSleazy PoliticianSuspiciously Specific SermonOut with a BangMeaningless Meaningful WordsEmbarrassing Middle NameScrew the Rules, I Have Money!and 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for The Distinguished Gentleman, including Honey Trap, Actually, I Am Him, Green Aesop.