Middle Men

2009·Movie
1h 45min·R
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic606.8Rotten Tomatoes40%56%

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Middle Men fingerprint

Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some satire and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Business is a lot like sex ... getting in is easy, pulling out is hard.

Chronicles Jack Harris, one of the pioneers of internet commerce, as he wrestles with his morals and struggles not to drown in a sea of conmen, mobsters, drug addicts, and pornstars.
Internet CommerceTrue StoryCrime DramaTech IndustrySatiricalDark HumorIntrigueMorality Tale

Crew

Directed by:
George Gallo, Elaine Yarish
Written by:
George Gallo, Andy Weiss
Produced by:
Nancy Nayor, William Sherak, Jason Shuman
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Katie Halliday, Joe Lisanti

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Middle Men

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Where can I stream Middle Men legally?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexFawesomeTubi TV

Middle Men is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. 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 Middle Men worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Middle Men rated?

RNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useViolence

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

How long is Middle Men?

1 h 45 min

Middle Men runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Middle Men?

Critics50
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Middle Men higher (64) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Middle Men in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Middle Men?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Middle Men in 43 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Middle Men use?

You Have Outlived Your UsefulnessDeal with the DevilThe Mafiya"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueRags to RichesClose on TitleBlackmailRich in Dollars, Poor in SenseChronic Backstabbing DisorderIn Medias ResIdiot SavantAccidental Murderand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Middle Men, including You Have Outlived Your Usefulness, Deal with the Devil, The Mafiya.

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