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The Man with One Red Shoe

1985·Movie
1h 32min·PG

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Romance6
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Mugged, bugged, chased and seduced. Why is every one after Tom Hanks?

A man is mistaken as a spy by the CIA when he arrives at the airport with one red shoe.
Accidental SpyFish-Out-of-Water ComedySlapstick HumorMistaken IdentityPolitical SatireLightheartedClassic 80s ComedyHarmless Fun

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Man with One Red Shoe

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Where can I stream The Man with One Red Shoe legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Man with One Red Shoe worth watching?

44
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Man with One Red Shoe rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Man with One Red Shoe?

1 h 32 min

The Man with One Red Shoe runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Man with One Red Shoe?

Critics39
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate The Man with One Red Shoe higher (47) than critics (39). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Man with One Red Shoe a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$9 million

No. It cost about $16 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 54% of its budget.

What language is The Man with One Red Shoe in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Man with One Red Shoe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Man with One Red Shoe in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Man with One Red Shoe use?

Hollywood SilencerPerson with the ClothingInstant SedationBig Guy, Little GuyNoodle IncidentCassandra TruthMinimalistic Cover ArtMistaken for CIA Deep Cover AgentSympathetic AdultererThe FoolSpy Versus SpyMotor Mouthand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for The Man with One Red Shoe, including Hollywood Silencer, Person with the Clothing, Instant Sedation.