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Simply Irresistible

1999Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

37

WeakGoodWatch score

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Letterboxd

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

After her mother's death, mediocre chef Amanda Shelton is having trouble attracting customers to her family's restaurant. While shopping for ingredients, she is given a magical crab by mysterious Gene O'Reilly.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Party vibe

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Not for brutality or scares.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by: Mark Tarlov
Written by: Judith Roberts
Produced by: John Fiedler, Jon Amiel, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr.
Music by: Gil Goldstein

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Facts

February 5, 1999 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released: February 5, 1999
Runtime: 1 h 35 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Sexual Content
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States
Budget: $6 million
Box office: $4 million
Available in: 51 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Simply Irresistible?"

Questions about Simply Irresistible

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Simply Irresistible?

In the United States, Simply Irresistible is free with ads on Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Simply Irresistible worth watching?

37

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 5.3, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 16%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (22).

Is Simply Irresistible okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Simply Irresistible good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Simply Irresistible make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Was Simply Irresistible a box office flop?

Budget$6 million

Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 73% of its budget.