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The Onion Movie

2008Movie1 h 30 min

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–46%

A quirky comedy movie about society and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

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Not for romance, warmth or uplift.

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Story

America's finest news source.

Venerable newscaster Norm Archer reports the latest news in politics, health, culture and entertainment - such as an automotive recall of decapitation-inducing "Neckbelts" and a study finding that "depression hits losers hardest". This compilation of bogus news stories, celebrity profiles, movie trailers and skits come courtesy of the ace satirists at The Onion.

Feels like

  • Satirical News
  • Sketch Comedy
  • Pop Culture Parody
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Social Commentary
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Irreverent
  • Dark Humor

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Mike Maguire, Tom Kuntz
Written by
Todd Hanson, Robert D. Siegel
Produced by
David Zucker, Michael Rotenberg, David Miner
Music by
Thad Spencer, Asche & Spencer

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Facts

May 31, 2008 · 1 h 30 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content, Violence

Released
May 31, 2008
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Dream-Crushing Handicap, Pretty Fly for a White Guy, Asian Speekee Engrish +9

  • Dream-Crushing Handicap
  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • Asian Speekee Engrish
  • Right Way/Wrong Way Pair
  • Shout-Out
  • Eye Beams
  • Alliteration & Adventurers
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Addiction Displacement
  • The Stinger
  • Noun Verber
  • MegaCorp

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Onion Movie?"

Questions about The Onion Movie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Onion Movie?

PlexTubi TV

In the United States, The Onion Movie is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Onion Movie worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.2).

Will The Onion Movie make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

What tropes does The Onion Movie use?

Dream-Crushing HandicapPretty Fly for a White GuyAsian Speekee EngrishRight Way/Wrong Way PairShout-OutEye BeamsAlliteration & AdventurersBe Careful What You Wish ForAddiction DisplacementThe StingerNoun VerberMegaCorpand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Dream-Crushing Handicap, Pretty Fly for a White Guy, and Asian Speekee Engrish.