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A Fish Called Wanda

1988·Movie

·1h 49min·R·

82

GreatGoodWatch score

82

GreatGoodWatch score

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A crime movie: , .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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About

A tale of murder, lust, greed, revenge, and seafood.

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Criminal Heist ComedySharp Dialogue DrivenCharacter-Driven FarceBritish Wit & CharmDeceptive EccentricityEnsemble ChemistryFast-Paced IntrigueSatirical Crime CapersRewatchable Classic

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Directed by:

Charles Crichton, Melvin Lind, David Skynner

Written by:

John Cleese, John Cleese, Charles Crichton

Produced by:

John Cleese, Michael Shamberg, William Lang

Composed by:

Chris Munro, Jonathan Bates, John Du Prez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A Fish Called Wanda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Fish Called Wanda?

In the United States, A Fish Called Wanda streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is A Fish Called Wanda worth watching?

82

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80).

Will A Fish Called Wanda make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Fish Called Wanda?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was A Fish Called Wanda a box office hit?

Budget$8 million

Box office$189 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $189 million worldwide, 25.1 times its budget.

What tropes does A Fish Called Wanda use?

Stealth PunAsshole VictimPushy Gun-Toting VillainHilariously Abusive ChildhoodCrazy Jealous GuyRefuge in AudacityGenius DitzBad LiarGilligan CutTorture for Fun and InformationDeadpan SnarkerUnspoken Plan Guaranteeand 131 more

TV Tropes lists 143 tropes for it, including Stealth Pun, Asshole Victim, and Pushy Gun-Toting Villain.