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The Ritz

1976·Movie
1h 31min·R
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness4
  • Nostalgia4
  • Pathos3

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

The funny season begins when you check in for a night at The Ritz.

To escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he can't be found. Unfortunately for Gaetano, the place turns out to be a gay bathhouse.
1970s Screwball ComedyGay Bathhouse SettingFarce & SlapstickMisunderstanding & Mistaken IdentityBroad PerformancesSituational HumorCamp AestheticCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Ritz

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Ritz legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ritz worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ritz rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Ritz?

1 h 31 min

The Ritz runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Ritz?

Critics62
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate The Ritz higher (74) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Ritz in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Ritz?

3CAESUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ritz in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Ritz use?

Serious BusinessStop Being StereotypicalSir Swears-a-LotAmbiguous Gender IdentityLovable Sex ManiacHave I Mentioned I Am Heterosexual Today?Ambiguously BiPaper-Thin DisguiseStylistic SuckAudience SurrogateMistaken IdentityNoodle Incidentand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 storytelling tropes for The Ritz, including Serious Business, Stop Being Stereotypical, Sir Swears-a-Lot.