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A Fish Called Wanda

1988·Movie
1h 49min·R
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic808.0Rotten Tomatoes96%84%
IMDb7.5Metacritic808.0Rotten Tomatoes96%84%

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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and slapstick

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Everyday modern life and crime

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and direction

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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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.
Heist ComedyBritish HumorWitty DialogueSlapstick FarceDarkly ComedicEnsemble CastCrime Thriller ParodyMemorable CharactersHighly Quotable

Crew

Directed by:
Charles Crichton, Melvin Lind, Diana Dill
Written by:
John Cleese, John Cleese, Charles Crichton
Produced by:
John Cleese, Priscilla John, Janine Modder
Composed by:
Chris Munro, Jonathan Bates, John Du Prez

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about A Fish Called Wanda

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Fish Called Wanda legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaTubi TV

A Fish Called Wanda is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A Fish Called Wanda worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83/100 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Fish Called Wanda rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

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

How long is A Fish Called Wanda?

1 h 49 min

A Fish Called Wanda runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Fish Called Wanda?

Critics88
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate A Fish Called Wanda higher (88) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

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 language is A Fish Called Wanda in?

EnglishItalianRussian

It was made in English, with some Italian, Russian. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Fish Called Wanda?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Fish Called Wanda in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for A Fish Called Wanda, including Stealth Pun, Asshole Victim, Pushy Gun-Toting Villain.