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Sucker Punch

2008Movie1 h 32 min

39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes–27%

A violent, thrilling action movie about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · party vibe · pure escapism

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

No ring, no ref, no rules!

Ray 'Harley' Davidson is a hustler. With flash clothes and a fast mouth, Harley lives life in the fast lane. With his passion for all things gambling, money runs like water through Harley's hands and as quickly as he makes a killing he takes a beating, normally at the poker table. Nominally an illegal prize-fight manager, Harley hasn't produced a live one in months, until Charles Buchinsky literally wanders into his life. Charles Buchinsky, street fighter extraordinaire. He's from out of town looking for a fight and the chance to tie up a few loose ends. Keeps himself to himself, lets his fists do the talking and his word is his bond. Victor Maitland, top illegal fight promoter and porn baron. Hates losing and loves the prestige of managing the best hitter in town. Harley dreams of bringing Maitland down and after seeing Buchinsky at work, engineers a fragile partnership. The duo soon becomes a hot ticket...

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Drama
  • Underground Fighting
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • High-Octane Action
  • Cinematic Violence
  • Street Hustle Atmosphere
  • Character-Driven Thriller
  • Noir Influences

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Malcolm Martin
Written by
Malcolm Martin
Music by
Baz Warne, Jean-Jacques Burnel

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 8, 2008 · 1 h 32 min · Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use

Released
August 8, 2008
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Action
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Red Herring, Psychopathic Manchild, Bittersweet Ending +9

  • Red Herring
  • Psychopathic Manchild
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Never Trust a Trailer
  • Orderlies are Creeps
  • Mood Whiplash
  • Fanservice
  • Lovecraft Country
  • Feminist Fantasy
  • Refusal of the Call
  • Say My Name
  • Your Mind Makes It Real

12 of 218 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Sucker Punch?"

Questions about Sucker Punch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sucker Punch?

PrimePhiloStarz

In the United States, Sucker Punch streams on Prime, Philo, and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home.

Is Sucker Punch worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 4.8).

Is Sucker Punch plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Sucker Punch use?

Red HerringPsychopathic ManchildBittersweet EndingNever Trust a TrailerOrderlies are CreepsMood WhiplashFanserviceLovecraft CountryFeminist FantasyRefusal of the CallSay My NameYour Mind Makes It Realand 206 more

TV Tropes lists 218 tropes for it, including Red Herring, Psychopathic Manchild, and Bittersweet Ending.