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True Romance

1993·Movie
1h 59min·R
IMDb7.9Metacritic597.8Rotten Tomatoes93%93%

Where to watch

NetflixThe RokuSundance NowSony Pictures Core

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True Romance fingerprint

Relentless energy, masterful craft.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Dark Humor7
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Crime and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout editing, score, and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure Escapism

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About

Stealing. Cheating. Killing. Who says romance is dead?

Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.
Violent Crime ThrillerCult ClassicRomantic PursuitSharp DialogueHigh-Octane ActionEccentric CharactersNeo-NoirRoad Trip AdventurePulp Fiction Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Tony Scott, P.R. Tooke
Written by:
Quentin Tarantino
Produced by:
Harvey Weinstein, Bob Weinstein, Gary Barber
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Kevin O'Connell, William B. Kaplan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about True Romance

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream True Romance legally?

NetflixThe RokuSundance NowSony Pictures Core

True Romance is included with a subscription to Netflix and Sundance Now in the United States. You can also 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 True Romance worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 59). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is True Romance rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

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

How long is True Romance?

1 h 59 min

True Romance runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on True Romance?

Critics76
Audiences83

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 83 out of 100, so both groups see True Romance much the same way.

Was True Romance a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$13 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is True Romance in?

EnglishItalian

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

In how many countries can I watch True Romance?

12BEBRCACHESFRGBGGIELUNLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for True Romance in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does True Romance use?

Small Role, Big ImpactMoe Greene SpecialToo Dumb to LiveMexican StandoffShout-OutThere Is No Kill Like OverkillAx-CrazyEye ScreamBeware the Nice OnesBond Villain StupidityManic Pixie Dream GirlThe Ghostand 118 more

TV Tropes lists 130 storytelling tropes for True Romance, including Small Role, Big Impact, Moe Greene Special, Too Dumb to Live.