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Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury

2011Movie1 h 30 minR

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–47%

A quirky, melancholic comedy movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or scares.

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Story

No Lifeguard on Duty

In this unearthed lost movie from 1990 that the studio deemed too terrible to release, a Vietnam Veteran Sal Bando(Sorbo), tortured by his past as a Poolboy returns home to Van Nuys, California, and a country he doesn't recognize, in which it seems only Mexicans run pool-cleaning companies. Bando sets off on a brutal mission to reclaim his "rightful" vocation and enact revenge on the man(Trejo) who killed his wife and son.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Satire
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Gritty Realism
  • Dark Humor
  • Societal Critique
  • Eccentric Character Study
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Provocative Narrative
  • Anti-Hero Journey
  • Uncomfortable Viewing Experience

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Garrett Brawith
Written by
Ross Patterson
Music by
Peter Bateman, Shay Raviv

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 22, 2011 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
July 22, 2011
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Deliberate Values Dissonance, Adolf Hitlarious, Black-and-Gray Morality +4

  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Adolf Hitlarious
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Noble Bigot
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Noble Bigot with a Badge
  • Fake Shemp

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury?"

Questions about Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury

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Where can I stream Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury?

PrimefuboTVThe RokuFandango at Home FreeFawesome

In the United States, Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury streams on Prime and fuboTV, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 4.5).

Will Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (8 of 10).

Is Poolboy: Drowning Out the Fury plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.