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S.O.B.

1981Movie2 h 1 minR

Comedy
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic62–Rotten Tomatoes82%64%

A campy, sensual comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

The man who painted the panther pink, and taught you how to count to "10" now gives you Hollywood bull... at it's funniest and sexiest.

A movie producer who made a huge flop tries to salvage his career by revamping his film as an erotic production, where its family-friendly star takes her top off.

Feels like

  • Showbiz Satire
  • Dark Comedy
  • Hollywood Excess
  • Cynical
  • Erotic Elements
  • Nostalgic
  • Star Performance
  • Late-Night Viewing

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
Blake Edwards
Produced by
Blake Edwards, Tony Adams
Music by
Henry Mancini

Everyone

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Facts

July 1, 1981 · 2 h 1 min · R

Released
July 1, 1981
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Porn Stache, Dr. Feelgood, Scary Jack-in-the-Box +9

  • Porn Stache
  • Dr. Feelgood
  • Scary Jack-in-the-Box
  • Show Within a Show
  • Title Drop
  • Porn with Plot
  • Creator In-Joke
  • Fanservice
  • Hideous Hangover Cure
  • A Party, Also Known as an Orgy
  • Writer Behind the Times
  • Video Credits

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream S.O.B.?"

Questions about S.O.B.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream S.O.B.?

TCM

In the United States, S.O.B. streams on TCM. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is S.O.B. worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 62).

Will S.O.B. make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is S.O.B. plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does S.O.B. use?

Porn StacheDr. FeelgoodScary Jack-in-the-BoxShow Within a ShowTitle DropPorn with PlotCreator In-JokeFanserviceHideous Hangover CureA Party, Also Known as an OrgyWriter Behind the TimesVideo Creditsand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Porn Stache, Dr. Feelgood, and Scary Jack-in-the-Box.