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Take the Money and Run

1969·Movie
1h 25min·NR
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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Very funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Physical Comedy8

World

Crime

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

crime lives!

Virgil Starkwell is intent on becoming a notorious bank robber. Unfortunately for Virgil and his not-so-budding career, he is completely incompetent.
Classic MockumentarySlapstick ComedyIncompetent CriminalWitty DialogueAbsurdist HumorQuirky Character StudyCrime ParodyFast-Paced GagsVintage Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Take the Money and Run legally?

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Is Take the Money and Run worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Take the Money and Run rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Take the Money and Run?

1 h 25 min

Take the Money and Run runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Take the Money and Run?

Critics79
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Take the Money and Run much the same way.

Was Take the Money and Run a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$6 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

What language is Take the Money and Run in?

EnglishYiddish

It was made in English, with some Yiddish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Take the Money and Run?

3ESKRPT

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Take the Money and Run in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Take the Money and Run use?

VentriloquismSoundtrack DissonanceMockumentaryBrandishment BluffDynamite CandleRevised EndingNo Celebrities Were HarmedTuckerizationStupid CrooksFunny Background EventInkblot TestArson, Murder, and Jaywalkingand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Take the Money and Run, including Ventriloquism, Soundtrack Dissonance, Mockumentary.