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Hold-up

1985Movie1 h 54 min

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

An intriguing, quirky comedy movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for romance, tears or brutality.

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Story

Dressed as a clown, the clever rascal Grimm holds up the most secure bank of Montreal and takes 30 hostages. While confusing and ridiculing the police with his strange behavior, he calmly manages to rid the bank of a fortune. But then an unsatisfied companion arouses trouble...

Feels like

Clever Heist Comedy
Eccentric Protagonist
Witty & Engaging
Tense Situations
80s French Cinema
Bank Robbery Plot
Cat-and-Mouse Game
Comedic Thriller
Charismatic Criminal

Crew

Directed by: Alexandre Arcady
Written by: Francis Veber, Alexandre Arcady, Daniel Saint-Hamont
Produced by: Jean-Paul Belmondo, Alain Belmondo
Music by: Serge Franklin

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Facts

October 23, 1985 · 1 h 54 min · Strong Language, Violence

Released: October 23, 1985
Runtime: 1 h 54 min
Content: Strong Language, Violence
Genres: Comedy, Crime
Original language: French
Also spoken: English
Made in: Canada, France
Budget: $2 million
Available in: 20 countries

Tropes

Love Triangle, Disguised Hostage Gambit, Honor Among Thieves +9

Love Triangle
Disguised Hostage Gambit
Honor Among Thieves
Ms. Fanservice
Not Even Bothering with the Accent
Accidental Pervert
Did Not Get the Girl
Dark and Troubled Past
Creator Cameo
Tampering with Food and Drink
Shout-Out
Disguised in Drag

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hold-up?"

Questions about Hold-up

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hold-up?

It streams in 18 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hold-up worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.5).

Will Hold-up make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Hold-up in English?

FrenchEnglish

No, it was made in French, with some English.

What tropes does Hold-up use?

Love TriangleDisguised Hostage GambitHonor Among ThievesMs. FanserviceNot Even Bothering with the AccentAccidental PervertDid Not Get the GirlDark and Troubled PastCreator CameoTampering with Food and DrinkShout-OutDisguised in Dragand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Love Triangle, Disguised Hostage Gambit, and Honor Among Thieves.