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Eat the Rich

1987Movie1 h 30 minR

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes36%82%
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes36%82%

Summary

Alex is a disgruntled waiter at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Peter Richardson
Written by
Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
Produced by
Tim Van Rellim
Music by
Rowland Rivron, Simon Brint

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Facts

October 23, 1987 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
October 23, 1987
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Box office
$200,723
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Eat the Rich?"

Questions about Eat the Rich

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Eat the Rich?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Eat the Rich from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Eat the Rich worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 36%). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (36).

Will Eat the Rich make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Eat the Rich?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.