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Deal of the Century

1983Movie1 h 39 minPG

Comedy
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes10%18%
23
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes10%18%

Summary

Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator. There are complications; understanding the exact nature of how 'gifts' are used to grease the wheels of a sale, a religious conversion from one of the salesman and a romance that begins to grow between two competitors.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
William Friedkin
Written by
Paul Brickman, Bernard Edelman
Produced by
Bud Yorkin
Music by
Arthur B. Rubinstein

Everyone

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Facts

November 4, 1983 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
November 4, 1983
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
72 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Did Not Think This Through, Hot Paint Job, Expy +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Deal of the Century?"

Questions about Deal of the Century

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Deal of the Century?

PlexThe RokuKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, Deal of the Century is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Deal of the Century worth watching?

23
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 23 (IMDb 4.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 10%). Audiences rate it higher (33 out of 100) than critics (10).

Is Deal of the Century okay for kids?

PGStrong language

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

Will Deal of the Century make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Deal of the Century good for date night?

and 1 moreAdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.