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The Brass Teapot

2012·Movie
1h 40min·R
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Some absurdist humor and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Fantasy, class and money, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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Everyone Has A Price. What's Yours?

When a couple discovers that a brass teapot makes them money whenever they hurt themselves, they must come to terms with how far they are willing to go.
Dark Fantasy ComedyMagical RealismGreed and ConsequencesMoral DilemmaSupernatural ElementsEconomic SatireRelationship TestIntriguing Premise

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Brass Teapot

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Where can I stream The Brass Teapot legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and YouTube Free. 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 The Brass Teapot worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Brass Teapot rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Brass Teapot?

1 h 40 min

The Brass Teapot runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Brass Teapot based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Brass Teapot?

Critics36
Audiences61

Not quite. Audiences rate The Brass Teapot higher (61) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Brass Teapot in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Brass Teapot?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Brass Teapot in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Brass Teapot use?

You Kill It, You Bought ItHappily MarriedMr. ExpositionA Degree in UselessUgly Guy, Hot WifeInformed FlawSafe, Sane, and ConsensualBabies Make Everything BetterAdaptation ExpansionForeshadowingJerk JockGood Is Dumband 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Brass Teapot, including You Kill It, You Bought It, Happily Married, Mr. Exposition.