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Kingpin

1996·Movie
1h 54min·PG-13
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and cringe comedy

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Sports

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

You wouldn't want to meet these pinheads in an alley.

After bowler Roy Munson swindles the wrong crowd and is left with a hook for a hand, he settles into impoverished obscurity. That is, until he uncovers the next big thing: an Amish kid named Ishmael. So, the corrupt and the hopelessly naive hit the circuit intent on settling an old score with Big Ern.
Sports ComedyUnderdog StoryPhysical ComedyCringe HumorFarrelly Brothers StyleRoad TripBowling ThemeQuirky CharactersSlapstickGross-Out Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Kingpin

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Where can I stream Kingpin legally?

Kingpin is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. 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 Kingpin worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kingpin rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is Kingpin?

1 h 54 min

Kingpin runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kingpin?

Critics48
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Kingpin higher (70) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Kingpin a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$25 million

No. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

What language is Kingpin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kingpin?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kingpin in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kingpin use?

The AceActor AllusionThe AlcoholicAlleged CarArtificial LimbsArtistic License – SportsBeware the Nice OnesBreast AttackThe CameoThe CasanovaHypocritical HumorDance Party Endingand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Kingpin, including The Ace, Actor Allusion, The Alcoholic.