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Kiss Me, Stupid

1964·Movie
2h 5min·PG-13
69
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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Show business and society

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

It happened in Climax, Nevada

While traveling home from Vegas, an amorous lounge singer named Dino gets conned by a local mechanic/songwriter into staying in town for the night. The mechanic's songwriting partner, Orville, offers Dino his home for overnight lodging and enlists a local waitress/call girl to pose as his wife in order to placate Dino's urges.
Showbiz ComedySatiricalAdult ThemesScrewball ComedyWitty BanterMid-Century SettingRelationship ComplicationsMusical Elements

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Kiss Me, Stupid legally?

Kiss Me, Stupid is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kiss Me, Stupid worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kiss Me, Stupid rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Kiss Me, Stupid?

2 h 5 min

Kiss Me, Stupid runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kiss Me, Stupid?

Critics69
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 69 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see Kiss Me, Stupid much the same way.

Was Kiss Me, Stupid a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.

What language is Kiss Me, Stupid in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kiss Me, Stupid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kiss Me, Stupid in 56 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kiss Me, Stupid use?

Everytown, AmericaLovable Sex ManiacReverse PsychologyPosthumous CollaborationPersonality SwapUnsympathetic Comedy ProtagonistCrazy Jealous GuyMy Beloved SmotherAdam WestingActor AllusionTitle DropZany Schemeand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Kiss Me, Stupid, including Everytown, America, Lovable Sex Maniac, Reverse Psychology.