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Kinky Boots

2005Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

ComedyDrama
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic576.5Rotten Tomatoes58%74%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

How far would you go to save the family business?

Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer Lola and everything changes.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Drag Queens
  • Family Business
  • Social Commentary
  • Musical
  • Character Transformation
  • Acceptance
  • British Setting

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Julian Jarrold
Written by
Tim Firth, Geoff Deane
Produced by
Peter Ettedgui, Suzanne Mackie, Nick Barton
Music by
Adrian Johnston

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Facts

August 30, 2005 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
August 30, 2005
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
49 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Flying Under the Gaydar, EgoCorp, Ladies and Germs +9

  • Flying Under the Gaydar
  • EgoCorp
  • Ladies and Germs
  • Rescue Romance
  • Love Triangle
  • A Minor Kidroduction
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • What the Hell Is That Accent?
  • Did Not Get the Girl
  • Ship Tease
  • Wholesome Crossdresser
  • Oop North

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Kinky Boots?"

Questions about Kinky Boots

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Kinky Boots?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Kinky Boots is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Kinky Boots worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (58).

Is Kinky Boots okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Kinky Boots make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Kinky Boots?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Was Kinky Boots a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 100% of its budget.

What tropes does Kinky Boots use?

Flying Under the GaydarEgoCorpLadies and GermsRescue RomanceLove TriangleA Minor KidroductionI Want My Beloved to Be HappyWhat the Hell Is That Accent?Did Not Get the GirlShip TeaseWholesome CrossdresserOop Northand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Flying Under the Gaydar, EgoCorp, and Ladies and Germs.