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Cold Turkey

1971·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes57%66%
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes57%66%

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Very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8

World

Society and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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See the hilarious BATTLE OF THE BUTT!

Reverend Brooks leads his small Iowa town in a contest to stop smoking for a month. But some tobacco executives don't want them to win, and try everything they can to make them smoke. If townspeople don't go nuts from wanting a cigarette, or kill each other from irritation and frustration, they will win a huge prize.
Satirical ComedyDark HumorSocial CommentarySmall Town DynamicsAddiction ThemeCorporate GreedQuirky Characters1970s CinemaMoral DilemmaWillpower Test

Crew

Directed by:
Norman Lear
Written by:
Norman Lear, Margaret Rau, Neil Rau
Produced by:
Dick Van Dyke, Norman Lear, Bud Yorkin
Composed by:
Randy Newman, Randy Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Cold Turkey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cold Turkey legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloTubi TV

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

Is Cold Turkey worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cold Turkey rated?

PG-13Strong languageDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Cold Turkey?

1 h 39 min

Cold Turkey runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cold Turkey?

Critics57
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate Cold Turkey higher (66) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Cold Turkey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cold Turkey?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cold Turkey in 63 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cold Turkey use?

Toilet HumorMorally Bankrupt BankerMan of the CityChubby Mama, Skinny PapaEverytown, AmericaLoophole AbuseI Just Shot Marvin in the FaceRed ScareReasonable Authority FigurePublicity StuntMouth of SauronOverly Long Gagand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for Cold Turkey, including Toilet Humor, Morally Bankrupt Banker, Man of the City.