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A Fine Mess

1986Movie1 h 30 minPG

Comedy
30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic35–Rotten Tomatoes25%33%

A fast-paced comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

A Hilarious New Comedy

Two friends discover a plot to fix a horse race and try to capitalize on it, but soon have to deal with the two men who fixed it, the police investigating it, and the mob boss whose amorous wife is mixed up in it.

Feels like

  • Slapstick Comedy
  • Mobster Caper
  • Horse Racing
  • Mistaken Identity
  • 80s Nostalgia
  • Situational Humor
  • Lighthearted
  • Fast-Paced
  • Buddy Comedy

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
Blake Edwards
Produced by
Tony Adams
Music by
Henry Mancini

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Facts

August 8, 1986 · 1 h 30 min · PG

Released
August 8, 1986
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$6 million
Available in
26 countries

Tropes

Accidental Bid, The Alleged Car, The Casanova +9

  • Accidental Bid
  • The Alleged Car
  • The Casanova
  • Unfortunate Names
  • Naked in Mink
  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • I Have Boobs, You Must Obey!
  • Drugs Are Bad
  • Covers Always Lie
  • Scenery Censor
  • Toplessness from the Back
  • Chase Scene

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Fine Mess?"

Questions about A Fine Mess

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Where can I stream A Fine Mess?

Tubi TVHowdy

In the United States, A Fine Mess streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is A Fine Mess worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 35). Audiences rate it higher (41 out of 100) than critics (30).

Is A Fine Mess okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will A Fine Mess make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch A Fine Mess?

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.

What tropes does A Fine Mess use?

Accidental BidThe Alleged CarThe CasanovaUnfortunate NamesNaked in MinkEmbarrassing NicknameI Have Boobs, You Must Obey!Drugs Are BadCovers Always LieScenery CensorToplessness from the BackChase Sceneand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Accidental Bid, The Alleged Car, and The Casanova.