Eating Raoul

1982·Movie
1h 27min·R

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6
  • Tension5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and slapstick

  • Dark Humor8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A tasty comedy of bad manners.

A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid themselves of the “perverts” down the hall and simultaneously realize their dream of opening a restaurant.
Black ComedySatiricalCult ClassicDark HumorCrimeSocial CommentaryAbsurdistCampyIndependent Film

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Eating Raoul

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Where can I stream Eating Raoul legally?

Eating Raoul is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Eating Raoul worth watching?

72
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Eating Raoul rated?

RViolenceSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is Eating Raoul?

1 h 27 min

Eating Raoul runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Eating Raoul?

Critics77
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Eating Raoul higher (77) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Eating Raoul in?

EnglishSpanish

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

In how many countries can I watch Eating Raoul?

7AUCAESGBIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Eating Raoul in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Eating Raoul use?

Familiar Soundtrack, Foreign LyricsA Simple PlanOutside RideArson, Murder, and JaywalkingCamp StraightMurder the HypotenuseBlack ComedyBlack ComedyFrying Pan of DoomHypocritical HumorPsychopathic ManchildHorrible Hollywoodand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for Eating Raoul, including Familiar Soundtrack, Foreign Lyrics, A Simple Plan, Outside Ride.

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