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Tough Guys

1986·Movie
1h 44min·PG
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

They're Out To Teach A New World Some Old Tricks.

Harry Doyle and Archie Lang are two old-time train robbers, who held up a train in 1956 and have been incarcerated for thirty years. After serving their time, they are released from jail and have to adjust to a new life of freedom. and soon realize that they still have the pizzazz when, picking up their prison checks at a bank, they foil a robbery attempt.
Geriatric Action ComedyFish-Out-Of-WaterCrime CaperReagan Era NostalgiaBuddy FilmSocietal CommentaryBank RobberyGrumpy Old MenAdjustment To Society

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tough Guys legally?

Tough Guys is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Tough Guys worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tough Guys rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Tough Guys?

1 h 44 min

Tough Guys runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tough Guys?

Critics51
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Tough Guys higher (59) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Tough Guys a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$21 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $21 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Tough Guys in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tough Guys?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tough Guys in 17 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tough Guys use?

Cool Old GuyMay–December RomanceStranger in a Familiar LandWork Out FanserviceMugging the MonsterImplied Death ThreatNot Staying for BreakfastDeterminatorInspector JavertUnsatisfiable CustomerBearer of Bad NewsHelping Granny Cross the Streetand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Tough Guys, including Cool Old Guy, May–December Romance, Stranger in a Familiar Land.