Prizzi's Honor

1985·Movie
2h 4min·R
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic846.4Rotten Tomatoes85%62%

Where to watch

Prime

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Prizzi's Honor fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension7
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and satire

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor7

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Hired killers by day. Devoted lovers by night. Until they found out their next assignment was each other.

Charley Partanna is a hitman who works for the Prizzis, one of the richest crime families in the US. When he sees Irene Walker, it's love at first sight. But he soon finds that she, too, is a killer for hire. Charley can overlook his suspicions, but he can't turn off his heart. And the couple must remember that even if they love each other, the Prizzis love only money.
Mafia Black ComedySatirical Crime FilmFamily DysfunctionQuirky CharactersDark HumorCynical RomanceOrganized CrimeHitman Love StoryNew York Setting

Crew

Directed by:
John Huston, Benjamin Rosenberg, Meta Rebner
Written by:
Janet Roach, Richard Condon
Produced by:
John Foreman
Composed by:
Gregg Rudloff, Alex North

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Prizzi's Honor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Prizzi's Honor legally?

Prime

Prizzi's Honor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Prizzi's Honor worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Prizzi's Honor rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Prizzi's Honor?

2 h 4 min

Prizzi's Honor runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Prizzi's Honor?

Critics85
Audiences64

Not quite. Critics rate Prizzi's Honor higher (85) than audiences (64). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Prizzi's Honor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Prizzi's Honor?

4BRFRGBUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Prizzi's Honor in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Prizzi's Honor use?

Even Evil Has StandardsCop Killer ManhuntThrowing Your Sword Always WorksThe Un-FavoriteDo You Want to Copulate?Pretty Little HeadshotsEvil Old FolksHey, Catch!Idiot HeroISO-Standard Urban GroceriesThe VampLiving with the Villainand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Prizzi's Honor, including Even Evil Has Standards, Cop Killer Manhunt, Throwing Your Sword Always Works.

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