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Opportunity Knocks

1990·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes11%48%
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes11%48%

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

In a world of cons... Eddie's a pro.

Eddie and Lou are a couple of two-bit con men on the lam from a loan shark. They hide out in someone's house and they hear on the answering machine that (A) the owner of the house is out of the country for a month or two and (B) the housesitter supposed to watch the house for the absent owner won't be able to watch the house due to a new job in another part of the country. This provides for a pretty nifty arrangement for Eddie and Lou...until the relatives of the house owner drop by to visit. Eddie quickly adopts the guise of the person supposedly housesitting for the owner, and the shenanigans start from there.
Lighthearted ComedyCon Man ShenanigansFish-out-of-Water StoryFamily-Friendly HumorMisdirection & ImpersonationFeel-Good Crime80s NostalgiaBreezy EntertainmentPhysical Comedy Focus

Crew

Directed by:
Donald Petrie
Written by:
Mitchel Katlin, Nat Bernstein
Produced by:
Mark Gordon, Chris Meledandri, Brad Grey
Composed by:
Miles Goodman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Opportunity Knocks 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 Opportunity Knocks worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 6 and Rotten Tomatoes 11%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Opportunity Knocks rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Opportunity Knocks?

1 h 43 min

Opportunity Knocks runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Opportunity Knocks?

Critics11
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Opportunity Knocks higher (54) than critics (11). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Opportunity Knocks in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Opportunity Knocks?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Opportunity Knocks in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Opportunity Knocks use?

Actor AllusionArtistic License – MedicineBecoming the MaskCelebrity ImpersonatorThe CharmerExact EavesdroppingIn Love with the MarkCon ManMob DebtRobbing the Mob BankDefrosting Ice QueenHeel–Face Turnand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Opportunity Knocks, including Actor Allusion, Artistic License – Medicine, Becoming the Mask.