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High Strung

1992Movie1 h 34 minPG

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–80%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–80%

Summary

Thane Furrows, an extremely cynical but unintentionally hilarious children's book writer, wakes up one morning, and, since pretty much everyone and everything annoys him, begins another day of complaining to himself.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for warmth, scares or uplift.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Roger Nygard
Written by
Steve Oedekerk, Robert Kuhn
Produced by
Roger Nygard, Rubin M. Mendoza
Music by
Vladimir Horunzhy

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Facts

January 8, 1992 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
January 8, 1992
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$300,000
Box office
$904
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Romantic False Lead, Artistic License – Music, Uptown Girl +7

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is High Strung worth watching?"

Questions about High Strung

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is High Strung worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is High Strung 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 High Strung make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is High Strung plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.