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Partners

1982Movie1 h 33 minR

ComedyCrime
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

An intriguing, campy comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · pure escapism

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Story

Benson is a cop who wants to clean up the streets...his partner just wants to redecorate.

After a series of murders in Los Angeles's gay community, heterosexual police officer Sgt. Benson is assigned to go undercover as half of a gay couple with Officer Kerwin, a Records Clerk

Feels like

  • 1980s Crime Comedy
  • Buddy Cop Parody
  • Satirical
  • Homophobia
  • Gender Roles
  • Cynical
  • Los Angeles
  • Undercove
  • Murder Mystery

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
James Burrows
Written by
Francis Veber
Produced by
Aaron Russo
Music by
Georges Delerue

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Facts

April 30, 1982 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
April 30, 1982
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

555, Blackmail, Cut Phone Lines +7

  • 555
  • Blackmail
  • Cut Phone Lines
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Home Nudist
  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • The Loins Sleep Tonight
  • Not Now, Kiddo
  • Undercrank
  • The Un-Smile

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Partners?"

Questions about Partners

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Where can I stream Partners?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Partners from Apple TV Store.

Is Partners worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 5.3).

Will Partners make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Partners good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.