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The Bad Penny

2010·Movie
1h 29min·R
IMDb4.1

Where to watch

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The Bad Penny fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue6
  • Direction5
  • Acting5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

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About

Six years ago Jack "The Ripper" Stemmons, an American boxer had his career destroyed by a St. Louis bookie. After Jack seeks revenge he is forced into hiding. Jack disappears half way around the world in Thailand. There he falls victim to the addictive spell of Bangkok's exotic and dangerous underworld. Eventually he finds solace in the arms of a beautiful prostitute who has been set in his path by a Russian gangster in order to get Jack back in the ring, This time in Bangkok's notorious underground fight clubs. No matter how hard Jack tries to distance himself from his past, it always hunts him down like a Bad Penny. When a mysterious fight fan appears, it's only a matter of time before Jack's past, present and future accelerate and collide into a twisted climax.
Underground Fight ClubNeo-Noir Crime ThrillerBangkok Exotic UnderworldRedemption & RevengeFormer Boxer ProtagonistRussian Mob IntrigueGritty Action DramaPast Catching Up

Crew

Directed by:
Todd Bellanca
Written by:
Sasha Levinson, Todd Bellanca

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Bad Penny

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Where can I stream The Bad Penny legally?

PrimeThe RokuPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TVAmazon MX Player

The Bad Penny is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Bad Penny worth watching?

18
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 18/100 (IMDb 4.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bad Penny rated?

RViolenceStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and sexual content.

How long is The Bad Penny?

1 h 29 min

The Bad Penny runs 1 h 29 min.

What language is The Bad Penny in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bad Penny?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bad Penny in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.