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The Slammin' Salmon

2009·Movie
1h 38min·R
IMDb6.4Metacritic406.1Rotten Tomatoes35%48%

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The Slammin' Salmon fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4
  • Wholesome3

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor6

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition4

Who it's for

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About

Bring a bib, it's gonna get messy.

The brutal former heavyweight boxing champion Cleon "Slammin'" Salmon (Duncan), now owner of a Miami restaurant, institutes a competition to see which waiter can earn the most money in one night: the winner stands to gain $10,000, while the loser will endure a beating at the hands of the champ.
Restaurant CompetitionEnsemble ComedySlapstick & Physical HumorFast-Paced ChaosDarkly ComicOver-the-Top CharactersCringe HumorMiami Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Kevin Heffernan
Written by:
Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme
Produced by:
Julia Dray
Composed by:
Rick Norman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Slammin' Salmon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Slammin' Salmon legally?

PrimefuboTVHooplaPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeMovieSphere+Tubi TV

The Slammin' Salmon is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Plex. 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 The Slammin' Salmon worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 35%, and Metacritic 40). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Slammin' Salmon rated?

RStrong languageViolence

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

How long is The Slammin' Salmon?

1 h 38 min

The Slammin' Salmon runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Slammin' Salmon?

Critics38
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate The Slammin' Salmon higher (58) than critics (38). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Slammin' Salmon in?

EnglishRussian

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

In how many countries can I watch The Slammin' Salmon?

8AUGBGGIENLNZRUUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Slammin' Salmon in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Slammin' Salmon use?

Punny NameComically Small DemandRunning GagIdentical Twin ID TagJerkassGrew a SpineButt-MonkeyThe CameoAs HimselfAx-CrazyBad BossCrazy Cultural Comparisonand 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for The Slammin' Salmon, including Punny Name, Comically Small Demand, Running Gag.