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The Real McCoy

1993·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
IMDb5.5

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

20 guards. 30 tons of steel. A security system second to none. They said there wasn't a man on Earth who could pull off a bank job like this. They were right.

Karen McCoy is released from prison with nothing but the clothes on her back. Before being incarcerated, Karen was the bank robber of her time, but now she wishes for nothing more than to settle down and start a new life. Unfortunately, between a dirty parole officer, old business partners, and an idiot ex, she will have to do the unthinkable in order to save her son.
Action ThrillerHeist FilmFemale ProtagonistCrime DramaHigh StakesMaternal LoveRedemption Arc90s ActionFast Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Russell Mulcahy, Dick Ziker, Gail Hunter
Written by:
William Davies, Desmond Lowden
Produced by:
William Davies, Michael Bregman, Martin Bregman
Composed by:
Doug Hemphill, Mary H. Ellis, Chris Jenkins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Real McCoy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Real McCoy legally?

fuboTV

The Real McCoy is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Real McCoy worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Real McCoy rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Real McCoy?

1 h 40 min

The Real McCoy runs 1 h 40 min.

Was The Real McCoy a box office hit?

Budget$24 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $24 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is The Real McCoy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Real McCoy?

4ESITKRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Real McCoy in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for The Real McCoy, including Failure Gambit, No Honor Among Thieves, The Caper.