The Fortune Cookie

1966·Movie
2h 5min·NR
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic637.4Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopy

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The Fortune Cookie fingerprint

Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Romance6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

History, sports, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Is he a spy? A security risk? Is he unfaithful? Or is he a nice, normal shnook - out to make a million bucks by sheer accident!

A cameraman is knocked over during a football game. His brother-in-law, as the king of the ambulance-chasing lawyers, starts a suit while he's still knocked out. The cameraman is against it until he hears that his ex-wife will be coming to see him. He pretends to be injured to get her back, but also sees what the strain is doing to the football player who injured him.
Ambulance ChasingInsurance FraudConsequences of GreedBlack ComedyCynicalWitty DialogueSocial Satire1960s AmericaGuilt & Redemption

Crew

Directed by:
Billy Wilder
Written by:
Billy Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
Produced by:
Billy Wilder, Doane Harrison, Lynn Stalmaster
Composed by:
André Previn, Robert Martin

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Fortune Cookie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fortune Cookie legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlex

The Fortune Cookie is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Hoopla in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fortune Cookie worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.2 and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fortune Cookie rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Fortune Cookie?

2 h 5 min

The Fortune Cookie runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Fortune Cookie?

Critics63
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate The Fortune Cookie higher (73) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Fortune Cookie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fortune Cookie?

16AUBECACLCOESFRGBGGIEITMXNZUS+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fortune Cookie in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Fortune Cookie use?

Ambulance ChaserBatman GambitBe Careful What You Wish ForBeware the Nice OnesButt-MonkeyThe CameoNice GuySpectator CasualtyShout-OutFrivolous LawsuitObfuscating DisabilityFlirtatious Smack on the Assand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Fortune Cookie, including Ambulance Chaser, Batman Gambit, Be Careful What You Wish For.

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