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Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy

1994Movie1 h 40 min

Comedy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–95%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business, with standout dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears or romance.

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Story

A second-class horror movie has to be shown at Cannes Film Festival, but, before each screening, the projectionist is killed by a mysterious fellow, with hammer and sickle, just as it happens in the film to be shown.

Feels like

  • French Comedy
  • Absurdist Humor
  • Satirical Parody
  • Meta-Comedy
  • Cult Classic
  • Slapstick & Wordplay
  • Film Industry Satire
  • Unconventional Plot
  • Highly Quotable

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Alain Berbérian
Written by
Alain Chabat, Dominique Farrugia, Chantal Lauby
Produced by
Charles Gassot
Music by
Philippe Chany

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 9, 1994 · 1 h 40 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
March 9, 1994
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
French
Also spoken
Swedish, English
Made in
France
Available in
21 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy?"

Questions about Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.5).

Will Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Is Fear City: A Family-Style Comedy in English?

FrenchSwedishEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some Swedish and English.