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Simpatico

1999·Movie
1h 46min·R
30
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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

As youths in Azusa, Vinnie, Carter, and Rosie pull off a racing scam, substituting winners for plodders and winning big bucks on long odds. When an official uncovers the scam, they set him up for blackmail. Jump ahead twenty years, Carter and Rosie are married, successful racers in Kentucky about to sell their prize stallion, Simpatico. Vinnie is a drunk in Pomona. Vinnie decides to make a play for Rosie, lures Carter to California, steals his wallet and heads for Kentucky with the original blackmail material. Carter begs Vinnie's friend, a grocery clerk named Cecilia, to follow Vinnie and get the stuff back that he has in a box. Will she succeed?
Crime and BlackmailPast SecretsComplex RelationshipsSlow-Burning TensionPsychological DramaMoral AmbiguityCharacter StudyContemporary Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Simpatico legally?

Simpatico is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Simpatico worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 4.7, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Simpatico rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Simpatico?

1 h 46 min

Simpatico runs 1 h 46 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Simpatico?

Critics33
Audiences32

Yes. Critics average 33 and audiences 32 out of 100, so both groups see Simpatico much the same way.

Was Simpatico a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$929,606

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $929,606 worldwide, 9% of its budget.

What language is Simpatico in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Simpatico?

6ATCACHDEFRUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Simpatico in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.