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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag

1997·Movie
1h 35min·R
IMDb5.4Metacritic185.3Rotten Tomatoes7%35%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaTubi TV

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8 Heads in a Duffel Bag fingerprint

High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness3
  • Nostalgia3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and dark humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

A mindless comedy.

Mafia hitman Tommy Spinelli is flying to San Diego with a bag that holds eight severed heads, which he's bringing to his superiors to prove that some troublesome rival mobsters are permanently out of the picture. When his bag gets accidentally switched at the airport, Tommy must track down his duffel bag and the 8 heads it contains.
Black ComedyMafia MishapGrotesque HumorPhysical ComedyCrime CaperAbsurdist SituationsDarkly Funny90s Pop CultureViolent Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Schulman
Written by:
Tom Schulman
Produced by:
Jane Jenkins, Brad Krevoy, Marc S. Fischer
Composed by:
Andrew Gross, Michael D. Wilhoit, J. Stanley Johnston

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag

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Where can I stream 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaTubi TV

8 Heads in a Duffel Bag is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 7%, and Metacritic 18). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?

1 h 35 min

8 Heads in a Duffel Bag runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?

Critics13
Audiences47

Not quite. Audiences rate 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag higher (47) than critics (13). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$4 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?

6CAESGBKRNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.