Bait Shop

2008·Movie
1h 25min·PG
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–39%

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life and sports

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

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Its Barbershop for Rednecks. Bill is a bait shop owner who has to make a balloon payment of $15,000 or else the bank will close his shop. Unable to make the payment from the proceeds of the shop, Bill must compete in the annual Bass Tournament, which he pathetically loses every year, to win the money.
Small-Town ComedyUnderdog StoryFishing TournamentCommunity FocusHeartwarmingCharacter-DrivenSlice-of-LifeLighthearted HumorRedneck Barbershop Vibe

Crew

Directed by:
C.B. Harding
Written by:
Bill Engvall, Jonathan Bernstein, James Greer
Produced by:
Junie Lowry-Johnson, Libby Goldstein, Deborah George
Composed by:
Tim P., Stephen Phillips

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bait Shop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bait Shop worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bait Shop rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Bait Shop?

1 h 25 min

Bait Shop runs 1 h 25 min.

What language is Bait Shop in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bait Shop?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bait Shop in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bait Shop use?

Big BadBroken PedestalButt-MonkeyChekhov's GunThe DanzaRetroactive Recognition

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Bait Shop, including Big Bad, Broken Pedestal, Butt-Monkey.

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