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Swiss Army Man

2016Movie1 h 37 minR

ComedyDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic647.2Rotten Tomatoes73%72%

An eccentric, deeply unsettling comedy movie about the mind and fantasy.

Good for friends night · teens · pure escapism

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Story

We all need some body to lean on.

Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Comedy-Drama
  • Existential Journey
  • Unconventional Friendship
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Philosophical & Thought-Provoking
  • Unique & Quirky
  • Visually Inventive
  • Emotional Depth
  • Independent Film

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan
Written by
Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan
Produced by
Amanda Marshall, Lawrence Inglee, Eyal Rimmon
Music by
Andy Hull, Robert McDowell

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Facts

June 24, 2016 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
June 24, 2016
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

I Am a Monster, Was It All a Lie?, Author Appeal +9

  • I Am a Monster
  • Was It All a Lie?
  • Author Appeal
  • Maybe Magic, Maybe Mundane
  • Psychoactive Powers
  • Resurrected for a Job
  • What Is This Thing You Call "Love"?
  • The Power of Friendship
  • Our Zombies Are Different
  • Good-Times Montage
  • Chekhov's Skill
  • The Big Damn Kiss

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Swiss Army Man?"

Questions about Swiss Army Man

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Where can I stream Swiss Army Man?

NetflixJustWatch TV FreeJustWatch TV+KanopyFandango at Home FreePlexDarkroomXumo Play

In the United States, Swiss Army Man streams on Netflix and JustWatch TV+, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Darkroom, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is Swiss Army Man worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 64).

Will Swiss Army Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Is Swiss Army Man good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

What tropes does Swiss Army Man use?

I Am a MonsterWas It All a Lie?Author AppealMaybe Magic, Maybe MundanePsychoactive PowersResurrected for a JobWhat Is This Thing You Call "Love"?The Power of FriendshipOur Zombies Are DifferentGood-Times MontageChekhov's SkillThe Big Damn Kissand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including I Am a Monster, Was It All a Lie?, and Author Appeal.