Is Spanking the Monkey worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (61).
A layered, sensual comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.
Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · you're watching with family
Not streaming in any country yet.
Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.
A gripping comedy about letting go.
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January 15, 1994 · 1 h 46 min · Nudity, Sexual Content
Intentionally Awkward Title, Bridal Carry, Likes Older Women +9
12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.
4 questions, like "Is Spanking the Monkey worth watching?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (61).
Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Intentionally Awkward Title, Bridal Carry, and Likes Older Women.