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Other People's Money

1991Movie1 h 43 minR

44
WeakGoodWatch score
44
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

When a corporate raider threatens a hostile takeover of a 'mom and pop' company, the patriarch of the company enlists the help of his wife's attractive daughter—who is a lawyer—to stop the takeover. However, the raider soon becomes infatuated with her, and enjoys the legal manoeuvring as he tries to win her heart.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

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Directed by
Norman Jewison
Written by
Alvin Sargent
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

October 18, 1991 · 1 h 43 min · R

Released
October 18, 1991
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Available in
73 countries

Tropes

Ugly Guy, Hot Wife, Male Gaze, Maybe Ever After +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Other People's Money?"

Questions about Other People's Money

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Where can I stream Other People's Money?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Other People's Money from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Other People's Money worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.2, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (31).

Will Other People's Money make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is Other People's Money good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Other People's Money use?

Ugly Guy, Hot WifeMale GazeMaybe Ever AfterBelligerent Sexual TensionUnderdogs Never LoseArtistic License – EconomicsVillains Never LieHollywood LawRewarded as a Traitor DeservesKnow When to Fold 'EmJapan Takes Over the WorldTrademark Favorite Foodand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Ugly Guy, Hot Wife, Male Gaze, and Maybe Ever After.