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The Linguini Incident

1991·Movie
1h 33min

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Quirky Heist ComedyNew York City SettingEnsemble Crime CaperOffbeat HumorUnlikely AlliesRestaurant RobberyCult Classic VibeCharacter-Driven ComedyIndie Film

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Linguini Incident legally?

The Linguini Incident is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Night Flight+, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Linguini Incident worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Linguini Incident rated?

Strong languageSexual content

Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is The Linguini Incident?

1 h 33 min

The Linguini Incident runs 1 h 33 min.

What language is The Linguini Incident in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Linguini Incident?

5CADEGBMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Linguini Incident in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Linguini Incident use?

The BetChained to a BedEscape ArtistInsistent TerminologyThose Two GuysNoodle IncidentPsycho LesbianEngaging ConversationDeadpan SnarkerTorpedo TitsDrowning My SorrowsDirty Old Manand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for The Linguini Incident, including The Bet, Chained to a Bed, Escape Artist.