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The Return of the Pink Panther

1975Movie1 h 53 minG

ComedyCrime
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic616.9Rotten Tomatoes79%82%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about crime, with standout performances and score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The famous Pink Panther jewel has once again been stolen and Inspector Clouseau is called in to catch the thief. The Inspector is convinced that 'The Phantom' has returned and utilises all of his resources – himself and his Asian manservant – to reveal the identity of 'The Phantom'.

Feels like

  • Iconic Slapstick Comedy
  • Peter Sellers Performance
  • Henry Mancini Score
  • Lighthearted Crime Mystery
  • Nostalgic 70s Charm
  • Absurd Detective Tropes
  • Physical Humor Masterclass
  • Feel-Good Escapism
  • Quirky Eccentricity
  • Timeless Farce

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
Blake Edwards, Frank Waldman
Produced by
Blake Edwards
Music by
Henry Mancini

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 21, 1975 · 1 h 53 min · G

Released
May 21, 1975
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$42 million
Available in
104 countries

Tropes

Bringing Running Shoes to a Car Chase, Room Full of Crazy, Tae Kwon Door +9

  • Bringing Running Shoes to a Car Chase
  • Room Full of Crazy
  • Tae Kwon Door
  • The Don
  • Reference Overdosed
  • Regional Riff
  • Shout-Out
  • Indy Hat Roll
  • Stiff Upper Lip
  • Leitmotif
  • Butt-Monkey
  • Ambiguous Innocence

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Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Return of the Pink Panther?"

Questions about The Return of the Pink Panther

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Where can I stream The Return of the Pink Panther?

The RokuKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, The Return of the Pink Panther is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Return of the Pink Panther worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 61).

Is The Return of the Pink Panther okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Return of the Pink Panther make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch The Return of the Pink Panther?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Return of the Pink Panther a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$42 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $42 million worldwide, 8.4 times its budget.