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Dirty Mary Crazy Larry

1974Movie1 h 33 minPG

56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Metacritic526.6Rotten Tomatoes42%68%

A pulse-pounding, breakneck action movie about crime and everyday modern life, with standout editing.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

There's nothin' they won't try!

Down-on-their-luck racers Larry and Deke steal from a supermarket manager to buy a car that will help them advance their racing chances. Their escape does not go as planned when Larry's one-night stand, Mary, tags along for the ride.

Feels like

  • Classic Car Chase
  • 70s Action
  • Outlaw Thriller
  • High Adrenaline
  • Relentless Pace
  • Explosive Stunts
  • Anti-Hero Protagonists
  • Crime Spree
  • Cult Classic

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
John Hough
Written by
James H. Nicholson, Leigh Chapman, Antonio Santean
Produced by
James H. Nicholson, Norman T. Herman
Music by
Jimmie Haskell

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Facts

May 17, 1974 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
May 17, 1974
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Adventure, Crime, Comedy, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$15 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

The '70s, Farmer's Daughter, Car Fu +9

  • The '70s
  • Farmer's Daughter
  • Car Fu
  • Sudden Downer Ending
  • Man Bites Man
  • Casual Danger Dialogue
  • Police Are Useless
  • Reality Has No Soundtrack
  • Cool Car
  • Nothing Can Stop Us Now!
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold

12 of 23 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?"

Questions about Dirty Mary Crazy Larry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?

fuboTVYouTube TV

In the United States, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry streams on fuboTV and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Dirty Mary Crazy Larry worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Dirty Mary Crazy Larry okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Will Dirty Mary Crazy Larry make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Dirty Mary Crazy Larry?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Dirty Mary Crazy Larry use?

The '70sFarmer's DaughterCar FuSudden Downer EndingMan Bites ManCasual Danger DialoguePolice Are UselessReality Has No SoundtrackCool CarNothing Can Stop Us Now!Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerJerk with a Heart of Goldand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including The '70s, Farmer's Daughter, and Car Fu.