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The Real McCoy

1993Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

36

WeakGoodWatch score

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Karen McCoy is released from prison with nothing but the clothes on her back.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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You want something quiet and calm

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Not for scares, laughs or big ideas.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Written by: William Davies, Desmond Lowden
Produced by: Martin Bregman, Willi Bär, Michael Bregman
Music by: Brad Fiedel

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Facts

September 10, 1993 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released: September 10, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $24 million
Box office: $6 million
Available in: 4 countries

Tropes

Failure Gambit, No Honor Among Thieves, The Caper +9

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Real McCoy?"

Questions about The Real McCoy

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Where can I stream The Real McCoy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Real McCoy 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 The Real McCoy worth watching?

36

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). Audiences rate it higher (43 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is The Real McCoy 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.

Can I half-watch The Real McCoy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was The Real McCoy a box office flop?

Budget$24 million

Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $24 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What tropes does The Real McCoy use?

Failure GambitNo Honor Among ThievesThe CaperHappy EndingDirty CopCaper RationalizationLuke, I Am Your FatherBait-and-SwitchAnd StarringForced into EvilO.O.C. Is Serious BusinessThe Guards Must Be Crazyand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Failure Gambit, No Honor Among Thieves, and The Caper.