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Life Stinks

1991·Movie
1h 32min·NR
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Sound Centrality6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

From Fortune 500 ... to fortune's fool.

Affluent and arrogant businessman Goddard Bolt, feuding with rival Vance Crasswell over a land deal, makes a bet with Crasswell that he has the wits and street smarts to live penniless and anonymous on the rough streets of Los Angeles for thirty days. But Bolt has a rude awakening when the reality of homelessness hits him. Still, he finds a silver lining in a burgeoning romance with Molly, a former Broadway dancer who has fallen on hard times.
Socially Conscious ComedyFish-Out-of-WaterMel Brooks HumorRedemption StoryHomelessness DramaUnlikely RomanceClass SatireUrban StruggleHeartwarming

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Life Stinks

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Where can I stream Life Stinks legally?

Life Stinks is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, YouTube Free, 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 Life Stinks worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Life Stinks rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Life Stinks?

1 h 32 min

Life Stinks runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Life Stinks?

Critics40
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Life Stinks higher (54) than critics (40). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Life Stinks a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$4 million

No. It cost about $13 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 32% of its budget.

What language is Life Stinks in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Life Stinks?

3CANLUS

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

What tropes does Life Stinks use?

Running GagHypocritical HumorBitch in Sheep's ClothingJerk with a Heart of GoldBerserk ButtonReal Life Writes the PlotTook a Level in KindnessBehemoth BattleSanity SlippageTitle DropChekhov's GagCardboard Box Homeand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Life Stinks, including Running Gag, Hypocritical Humor, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.