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The Wrecking Crew

1968Movie1 h 45 minPG

Comedy
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes–44%

A fast-paced, thrilling action movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares or tears.

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Story

Matt Helm Is Alive And Well And Swinging In Copenhagen--So Far!

When Count Contini attempts to destroy the world's economy by masterminding the theft of $1 billion in U.S. gold, ICE chief MacDonald summons secret agent Matt Helm to stop him.

Feels like

  • 1960s Spy Adventure
  • Action Comedy
  • Campy Fun
  • Secret Agent
  • World Domination Plot
  • Physical Humor
  • Nostalgic
  • Retro Cool
  • Formulaic Plot

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Phil Karlson
Written by
William P. McGivern, Donald Hamilton
Produced by
Irving Allen
Music by
Hugo Montenegro

Everyone

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

Facts

December 30, 1968 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
December 30, 1968
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

Ahem, Primary-Color Champion, Train Job +9

  • Ahem
  • Primary-Color Champion
  • Train Job
  • "Will Return" Caption
  • High-Speed Hijack
  • The Mountains of Illinois
  • Girl of the Week
  • Skewed Priorities
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • Cute, but Cacophonic
  • In Name Only
  • Smart Ball

12 of 63 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Wrecking Crew?"

Questions about The Wrecking Crew

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wrecking Crew?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Wrecking Crew 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, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Wrecking Crew worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.5).

Is The Wrecking Crew okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will The Wrecking Crew make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Wrecking Crew?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Wrecking Crew use?

AhemPrimary-Color ChampionTrain Job"Will Return" CaptionHigh-Speed HijackThe Mountains of IllinoisGirl of the WeekSkewed PrioritiesClingy Jealous GirlCute, but CacophonicIn Name OnlySmart Balland 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 tropes for it, including Ahem, Primary-Color Champion, and Train Job.