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Excess Baggage

1997Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

43
WeakGoodWatch score

A fast-paced, intriguing action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or big ideas.

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Story

A crash course in kidnappings, car thefts and other rituals of dating.

A rich brat fakes her own kidnapping, but in the process ends up locked in the trunk of a car that gets stolen.

Feels like

  • Black Comedy
  • Kidnapping Caper
  • Mistaken Identity
  • 90s Pop Culture
  • Quirky Characters
  • Fast-Paced
  • Situational Humor
  • Crime Comedy
  • Light-hearted

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Marco Brambilla
Written by
Max D. Adams
Music by
John Lurie

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 29, 1997 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
August 29, 1997
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
69 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Excess Baggage?"

Questions about Excess Baggage

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Excess Baggage?

In the United States, Excess Baggage streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Excess Baggage worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (51 out of 100) than critics (34).

Is Excess Baggage okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Excess Baggage make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Excess Baggage?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.