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The Parole Officer

2001·Movie
1h 33min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance2

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Fighting crime the only way he knows how. Badly.

A hapless parole officer is framed for murder by a crooked police chief. To prove his innocence he must entice his former clients away from the law abiding lives they are now living to recover the evidence that will save him.
British ComedyCrime CaperUnderdog StoryMisadventureHapless HeroUnlikely AlliesFramed for MurderLighthearted SuspenseRedemption Arc

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Parole Officer worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Parole Officer rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is The Parole Officer?

1 h 33 min

The Parole Officer runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Parole Officer?

Critics57
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Parole Officer much the same way.

What language is The Parole Officer in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does The Parole Officer use?

Vulgar HumorFanserviceWould Hurt a ChildNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Gag PenisDelayed ReactionPass the PopcornVomit Indiscretion ShotSafe CrackingAccidental PervertCaper CrewCaper Rationalizationand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Parole Officer, including Vulgar Humor, Fanservice, Would Hurt a Child.