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Foul Play

1978Movie1 h 56 minPG

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

An intriguing, tense comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

It's a highly dangerous comedy!!

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.

Feels like

Romantic Comedy
Mystery Thriller
San Francisco Setting
Bumbling Cop
Librarian Protagonist
Albino Conspiracy
1970s Aesthetic
Church Conspiracy

Crew

Directed by: Colin Higgins
Written by: Colin Higgins
Produced by: Edward K. Milkis, Thomas L. Miller
Music by: Charles Fox

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Facts

July 14, 1978 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released: July 14, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 56 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $45 million
Available in: 15 countries

Tropes

Cold Sniper, All Part of the Show, Dragon Their Feet +9

Cold Sniper
All Part of the Show
Dragon Their Feet
Murphy's Bed
Concert Kiss
Monochromatic Eyes
I'm Dying, Please Take My MacGuffin
What Happened to the Mouse?
Reptiles Are Abhorrent
Would Hit a Girl
P.O.V. Cam
Spiritual Successor

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Foul Play?"

Questions about Foul Play

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Where can I stream Foul Play?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Foul Play from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Foul Play worth watching?

63

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 45).

Is Foul Play okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Foul Play make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Is Foul Play good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Was Foul Play a box office hit?

Budget$5 million

Box office$45 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $45 million worldwide, 9.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Foul Play use?

Cold SniperAll Part of the ShowDragon Their FeetMurphy's BedConcert KissMonochromatic EyesI'm Dying, Please Take My MacGuffinWhat Happened to the Mouse?Reptiles Are AbhorrentWould Hit a GirlP.O.V. CamSpiritual Successorand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Cold Sniper, All Part of the Show, and Dragon Their Feet.