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Fire Sale

1977Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

Summary

Benny and his wife Ruthie are getting set to drive down to Florida, but Benny needs someone to look after his department store while he's gone.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Alan Arkin
Written by
Robert Klane
Produced by
Marvin Worth
Music by
Dave Grusin

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 9, 1977 · 1 h 28 min · Comedy

Released
June 9, 1977
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Fire Sale worth watching?"

Questions about Fire Sale

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fire Sale worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Fire Sale okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Fire Sale make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Fire Sale?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.