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The Pest

1997Movie1 h 22 minPG-13

Comedy
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes4%67%
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes4%67%

Summary

Fast-talking Latino con artist Pestario "Pest" Vargas is the target of Scottish mobsters to whom he owes a considerable debt.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for romance or tears.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Paul Miller
Written by
John Leguizamo, David Bar Katz
Produced by
Sid Sheinberg, Jonathan Sheinberg, Bill Sheinberg
Music by
Kevin Kiner

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Facts

February 7, 1997 · 1 h 22 min · PG-13

Released
February 7, 1997
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
57 countries

Tropes

Contrived Coincidence, Comedic Underwear Exposure, Equal-Opportunity Offender +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Pest?"

Questions about The Pest

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Pest?

Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Pest streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is The Pest worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 4%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (4).

Is The Pest okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

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

Will The Pest make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Pest?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Pest a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 21% of its budget.

What tropes does The Pest use?

Contrived CoincidenceComedic Underwear ExposureEqual-Opportunity OffenderCorrupted Character CopyAll Germans Are NazisAbusive ParentsPaper-Thin DisguiseHunting the Most Dangerous GameJerkassTranquilization TauntAM/FM CharacterizationAmbiguously Gayand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Contrived Coincidence, Comedic Underwear Exposure, and Equal-Opportunity Offender.