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Mandibles

2021Movie1 h 17 min

73
GoodGoodWatch score
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

When two simple-minded best friends find a giant fly trapped in the trunk of a stolen car, they decide to train it in hopes of striking it rich.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, romance or tears.

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Directed by
Quentin Dupieux
Written by
Quentin Dupieux

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Facts

May 19, 2021 · 1 h 17 min · Comedy, Fantasy

Released
May 19, 2021
Runtime
1 h 17 min
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy
Original language
French
Made in
Belgium, France
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
37 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Mandibles?"

Questions about Mandibles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mandibles?

In the United States, Mandibles streams on Prime and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is Mandibles worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Will Mandibles make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Mandibles?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Mandibles a box office flop?

Budget$5 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.

Is Mandibles in English?

French

No, it was made in French.