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Coffy

1973·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic607.3Rotten Tomatoes85%75%

Where to watch

PrimePhiloAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayTubi TVYOW.tv

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What's your score?

Your score

Coffy fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime, history, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score and editing

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The Baddest One-Chick Hit-Squad that ever hit town!

After her younger sister gets involved in drugs and is severely injured by contaminated heroin, a nurse sets out on a mission of vengeance and vigilante justice, killing drug dealers, pimps, and mobsters who cross her path.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jack Hill, Joyce King, Reuben Watt
Written by:
Jack Hill
Produced by:
Samuel Z. Arkoff, David Sheldon, Buzz Feitshans
Composed by:
Gene Corso, Donald F. Johnson, Jules Strasser

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Coffy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Coffy legally?

PrimePhiloAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsXumo PlayTubi TVYOW.tv

Coffy is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Coffy worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Coffy rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Coffy?

1 h 30 min

Coffy runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Coffy?

Critics73
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Coffy much the same way.

Was Coffy a box office hit?

Budget$500,000
Box office$4 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $500,000 to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 8.0 times its budget.

What language is Coffy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Coffy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Coffy in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Coffy use?

Politically Incorrect VillainRed Right HandLingerie SceneGroin AttackChairman of the BrawlAll Crimes Are EqualCorrupt PoliticianVigilante WomanAnd This Is for...Afro AsskickerSpiteful SpitClothing Damageand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 storytelling tropes for Coffy, including Politically Incorrect Villain, Red Right Hand, Lingerie Scene.