Straight Time

1978·Movie
1h 54min·R
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes82%83%

Where to watch

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About

"Please God, don't let him get caught."

After being released on parole, a burglar attempts to go straight, get a regular job, and just go by the rules. He soon finds himself back in jail at the hands of a power-hungry parole officer.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ulu Grosbard, Jack Roe, John Franco
Written by:
Alvin Sargent, Edward Bunker, Edward Bunker
Produced by:
Tim Zinnemann, Gail Mutrux, Dianne Crittenden
Composed by:
Richard Portman, David Shire, John Caper Jr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Straight Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Straight Time legally?

You can 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 Straight Time worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Straight Time rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Straight Time?

1 h 54 min

Straight Time runs 1 h 54 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Straight Time?

Critics73
Audiences76

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 76 out of 100, so both groups see Straight Time much the same way.

Was Straight Time a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.5 times its budget.

What language is Straight Time in?

EnglishcnSpanish

It was made in English, with some cn, Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Straight Time?

21ATAUBEBRCACHDEDKESFIFRGBIEIN+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Straight Time in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Straight Time use?

Affably EvilStupid CrooksKarma HoudiniFat BastardDowner EndingBait the DogHistory RepeatsComposite CharacterPragmatic AdaptationCreator CameoAdaptational Personality ChangeTook a Level in Jerkassand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Straight Time, including Affably Evil, Stupid Crooks, Karma Houdini.

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