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Hudson Hawk

1991·Movie
1h 40min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic176.1Rotten Tomatoes23%56%
IMDb5.7Metacritic176.1Rotten Tomatoes23%56%

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Absurdist Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Crime and pop culture

  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Shy. Sensitive. Law-abiding. Polite. Respectful... I don't think so.

Eddie Hawkins, called Hudson Hawk has just been released from ten years of prison and is planning to spend the rest of his life honestly. But then the crazy Mayflower couple blackmail him to steal some of the works of Leonardo da Vinci. If he refuses, they threaten to kill his friend Tommy.
Cult ClassicAction-ComedyHeist FilmOver-the-TopAbsurdist HumorMusical NumbersBuddy Comedy1990s Pop CultureQuirky

Crew

Directed by:
Charlie Picerni, Michael Lehmann, Edoardo Margheriti
Written by:
Bruce Willis, Steven E. de Souza, Daniel Waters
Produced by:
Joel Silver, Suzanne Todd, Jackie Burch
Composed by:
Kevin O'Connell, Greg Orloff, Michael Kamen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Hudson Hawk

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Where can I stream Hudson Hawk legally?

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Hudson Hawk is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Hudson Hawk worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 23%, and Metacritic 17). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Hudson Hawk rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Hudson Hawk?

1 h 40 min

Hudson Hawk runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Hudson Hawk?

Critics20
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Hudson Hawk higher (58) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Hudson Hawk a box office hit?

Budget$65 million
Box office$17 million

No. It cost about $65 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is Hudson Hawk in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States, Italy, United Kingdom, Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Hudson Hawk?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Hudson Hawk in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Hudson Hawk use?

Brick JokeGroin AttackCampFast-RopingHolding in LaughterLeaning on the Fourth WallImprobable Aiming SkillsDriving into a TruckDistant PrologueTime BombSidekick SongHeterosexual Life-Partnersand 157 more

TV Tropes lists 169 storytelling tropes for Hudson Hawk, including Brick Joke, Groin Attack, Camp.