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The Gingerbread Man

1998Movie1 h 54 minR

Thriller
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic656.5Rotten Tomatoes60%27%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic656.5Rotten Tomatoes60%27%

Summary

A successful Savannah defense attorney gets romantically involved with a sexy, mysterious waitress troubled by psychopaths and dark family secrets.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Robert Altman
Written by
John Grisham, Clyde Hayes
Produced by
Jeremy Tannenbaum
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

January 23, 1998 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
January 23, 1998
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
60 countries

Tropes

Kick the Dog, No Celebrities Were Harmed, Batman Gambit +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gingerbread Man?"

Questions about The Gingerbread Man

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Where can I stream The Gingerbread Man?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Gingerbread Man is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Gingerbread Man worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (50).

Is The Gingerbread Man good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was The Gingerbread Man a box office flop?

Budget$25 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $25 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 7% of its budget.

What tropes does The Gingerbread Man use?

Kick the DogNo Celebrities Were HarmedBatman GambitTitle DropBitch in Sheep's ClothingHillbilly HorrorsSouthern GothicA Storm Is ComingMysterious WomanAmoral AttorneyWeather Report OpeningFlare Gunand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Kick the Dog, No Celebrities Were Harmed, and Batman Gambit.