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Fatal Beauty

1987·Movie
1h 44min·R
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes18%54%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloPluto TVTubi TV

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What's your score?

Your score

Fatal Beauty fingerprint

High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy5
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Intrigue6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou want something quiet and calm

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About

An earthquake is about to hit L.A. It's called Detective Rita Rizzoli.

Detective Rita Rizzoli is accustomed to donning costumes and going undercover to nail crooks. But she'll be required to use all of her get-ups and more when a major cocaine ring is suspected of turning out a potent new strain of the drug, called "Fatal Beauty." With the help of her partner and a former bodyguard for a local cartel, Rita will do whatever it takes to find out who's dealing Fatal Beauty and stop them.
80s ActionUndercover CopDrug BustCrime ThrillerMartial ArtsExplosionsFemale ProtagonistCocaine Ring

Crew

Directed by:
Tom Holland
Written by:
Dean Riesner, Hilary Henkin, Bill Svanoe
Produced by:
Sharon Bialy, Richard Pagano, Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Composed by:
Harold Faltermeyer

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fatal Beauty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fatal Beauty legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloPluto TVTubi TV

Fatal Beauty is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fatal Beauty worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 5.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 18%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fatal Beauty rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

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

How long is Fatal Beauty?

1 h 44 min

Fatal Beauty runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fatal Beauty?

Critics18
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Fatal Beauty higher (54) than critics (18). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Fatal Beauty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fatal Beauty?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fatal Beauty in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fatal Beauty use?

Chinese LaborerWhere da White Women At?Oh No You Didn'tShot in the AssYour MomGendered InsultSassy Black WomanOutliving One's OffspringBig Bad EnsembleBittersweet EndingInterchangeable Asian CulturesAx-Crazy

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Fatal Beauty, including Chinese Laborer, Where da White Women At?, Oh No You Didn't.