Parting Shots

1999·Movie
1h 39min
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–23%

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Parting Shots fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Violence7

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and satire

  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

When Harry found out he had six weeks to live, something snapped...and it wasn't his camera.

Harry Sterndale, a failed photographer, is given a diagnosis of cancer and told that he has only three months to live. After thinking things over, he decides that since he is dying anyway, he will kill or destroy all the people that ever crossed or hurt him during his life - after all, he will be dead anyway long before he can come to trial and get his just desserts from society. Harry hires an assassin to finish himself off in style, and even has time to fall in love with Jill. However, there's just one small problem with Harry's master plan - the cancer diagnosis is totally inaccurate and now he's got a hitman on his trail and several policemen wanting to talk to him about some murders...
Darkly Comedic ThrillerSatiricalPsychologicalIntriguing PlotMorbid HumorCharacter-DrivenTwisted MoralityContemporary Crime

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Winner
Written by:
Michael Winner, Michael Winner, Nick Mead
Produced by:
Michael Winner, Noel Davis, Ron Purdie
Composed by:
Jim Roddan, Les Reed

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Parting Shots

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Where can I stream Parting Shots legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaPluto TVTubi TV

Parting Shots is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Parting Shots worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Parting Shots rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Parting Shots?

1 h 39 min

Parting Shots runs 1 h 39 min.

What language is Parting Shots in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Parting Shots?

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What tropes does Parting Shots use?

And Starring"The Reason You Suck" SpeechLovable RogueAngry ChefThe Topic of CancerDeadpan SnarkerSequel HookPop-Star ComposerGotta Kill Them AllTerminally-Ill CriminalThe Kingslayer"Everybody Laughs" Endingand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 storytelling tropes for Parting Shots, including And Starring, "The Reason You Suck" Speech, Lovable Rogue.

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