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Wilt

1989·Movie
1h 32min·R
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Has the shocking truth about Henry Wilt been inflated?

Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting rid of the doll and when his wife disappears on the night after the party, the police and Inspector Flint have strong suspicions on Mr Wilt.
British ComedyMurder MysteryBlack HumorInflatable DollPolice InvestigationSatiricalEccentric CharactersMiddle-Aged Crisis

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Is Wilt worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wilt rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Wilt?

1 h 32 min

Wilt runs 1 h 32 min.

Is Wilt based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Wilt in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does Wilt use?

Gone Horribly RightPolice Are UselessNot What It Looks LikePrecision F-StrikeAdaptation Personality ChangeAdaptational Wimp"Not So Different" RemarkAdaptational BadassArtistic License – Law"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueAdaptation Name ChangeAdaptation Deviationand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Wilt, including Gone Horribly Right, Police Are Useless, Not What It Looks Like.