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Wired

1989Movie1 h 52 min

16
TerribleGoodWatch score

A moving, melancholic comedy movie about a real life story and show business.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Story

For John Belushi, every night was Saturday night.

The ghost of John Belushi looks back on his troubled life and career.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Tragic Life Story
  • Celebrity Downfall
  • Ghost Story Elements
  • Showbiz Melancholy
  • Addiction Themes
  • Non-Linear Narrative
  • Darkly Reflective
  • 80s Pop Culture

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Larry Peerce

Everyone

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

Facts

August 25, 1989 · 1 h 52 min · Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 25, 1989
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Content
Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Wired worth watching?"

Questions about Wired

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wired worth watching?

16
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 16 (IMDb 3.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 4%). Audiences rate it higher (25 out of 100) than critics (4).

Will Wired make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly dark humor (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Wired?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.