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Kingpin

1996Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic437.3Rotten Tomatoes53%69%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic437.3Rotten Tomatoes53%69%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Written by
Mort Nathan, Barry Fanaro
Produced by
Bradley Thomas, Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler
Music by
Freedy Johnston

Everyone

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Facts

July 4, 1996 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
July 4, 1996
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$27 million
Box office
$25 million
Available in
50 countries

Tropes

The Ace, Actor Allusion, The Alcoholic +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kingpin?"

Questions about Kingpin

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kingpin?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, Kingpin streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Kingpin worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (69 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Kingpin okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Kingpin make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Kingpin?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 3 for wholesome.

Was Kingpin a box office flop?

Budget$27 million
Box office$25 million

Yes: it cost about $27 million to make and earned $25 million worldwide, 93% of its budget.

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 tropes for it, including The Ace, Actor Allusion, and The Alcoholic.