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Outrageous Fortune

1987Movie1 h 40 minR

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes58%60%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes58%60%

Summary

Refined actress Lauren Ames finally has a chance to study with the great theatre professor Stanislav Korzenowski. Sandy Brozinsky, a brash, loud actress, decides through happenstance to also study with Korzenowski.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Leslie Dixon
Produced by
Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 30, 1987 · 1 h 40 min · R

Released
January 30, 1987
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Wham Line, Diagonal Billing +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Outrageous Fortune?"

Questions about Outrageous Fortune

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Outrageous Fortune?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Outrageous Fortune from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Outrageous Fortune worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 55).

Will Outrageous Fortune make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Is Outrageous Fortune good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Outrageous Fortune use?

Bitch in Sheep's ClothingWham LineDiagonal BillingSerious BusinessCluster F-BombMs. FanserviceThe Power of ActingLampshade HangingShakespearean ActorsMugged for DisguiseTeeny WeenieThe Lad-etteand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Bitch in Sheep's Clothing, Wham Line, and Diagonal Billing.