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Foul Play

1998·Movie
1h 31min

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Foul Play fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

In this French comedy-drama, actor Angelo Bastiani installs satellite dishes when not auditioning for films. After being told he's not convincing enough for a role in a gangster flick, Ange dons a mask and stages a parking-lot holdup, terrifying the film's director and casting director to prove his point.
Showbiz Comedy-DramaActor's StruggleSocial CommentaryExistential CrisisFrench CinemaCharacter StudyIntrigueSituational HumorDialogue-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Foul Play legally?

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Is Foul Play worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Foul Play?

1 h 31 min

Foul Play runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Foul Play in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Foul Play?

2CHFR

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Foul Play in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Foul Play use?

Cool Old GuyEvil TwinVillain Opening SceneWould Hit a GirlHot LibrarianMacGuffinGrievous Bottley HarmCain and AbelLittle People Are SurrealYou Have to Believe Me!Western TerroristsWhat Happened to the Mouse?and 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for Foul Play, including Cool Old Guy, Evil Twin, Villain Opening Scene.