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The Linguini Incident

1991Movie1 h 33 min

ComedyCrime
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A quirky, fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

He wants to be tied down. She wants to be tied up. It's not what you think.

A waitress, a barman and an underwear designer try to rob a New York restaurant where two of them work.

Feels like

  • Quirky Heist Comedy
  • New York City Setting
  • Ensemble Crime Caper
  • Offbeat Humor
  • Unlikely Allies
  • Restaurant Robbery
  • Cult Classic Vibe
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Indie Film

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Richard Shepard
Written by
Richard Shepard, Tamar Brott
Produced by
Arnold H. Orgolini
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

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

Facts

May 1, 1991 · 1 h 33 min · Strong Language, Sexual Content

Released
May 1, 1991
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

The Bet, Chained to a Bed, Escape Artist +9

  • The Bet
  • Chained to a Bed
  • Escape Artist
  • Insistent Terminology
  • Those Two Guys
  • Noodle Incident
  • Psycho Lesbian
  • Engaging Conversation
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Torpedo Tits
  • Drowning My Sorrows
  • Dirty Old Man

12 of 19 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Linguini Incident?"

Questions about The Linguini Incident

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Linguini Incident?

PrimePhiloThe RokuKanopyFandango at Home FreePluto TVNight Flight+Fandor

In the United States, The Linguini Incident streams on Prime, Philo, Night Flight+, Fandor, and Eternal Family, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Darkroom, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Linguini Incident worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.2).

Will The Linguini Incident make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Linguini Incident?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.