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In the Soup

1992·Movie
1h 36min·R
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Funny, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Show business, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

A comedy about getting in over your head.

An aspiring young filmmaker gets involved with an eccentric gangster for the financing of his first film.
Independent FilmDark ComedyFilmmaking DramaCrime ThrillerEccentric CharactersNew York SettingStruggle for ArtUnconventional PartnershipCult Classic Potential

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream In the Soup legally?

In the Soup is included with a subscription to Philo, Brew, Night Flight+, and OVID 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 Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is In the Soup worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the Soup rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is In the Soup?

1 h 36 min

In the Soup runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the Soup?

Critics83
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate In the Soup higher (83) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is In the Soup in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Japan, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United States.

In how many countries can I watch In the Soup?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In the Soup in 34 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.