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The Last Boy Scout

1991Movie1 h 45 minR

Thriller
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic527.1Rotten Tomatoes48%68%

A brutally violent, thrilling action movie about crime and politics.

Good for friends night · party vibe · drop-in friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Everyone had counted them out. But they're about to get back in the game.

Somewhere in Los Angeles, the city of broken dreams, a stripper is murdered. Now, the private detective she had hired and her ex-footballer boyfriend are going to find her murderer... if they don't kill each other first. But the more they dig, the deeper they become enmeshed in a web of extortion, blackmail and corrupt politics hidden beneath the surface of professional football.

Feels like

  • Retro Action Thriller
  • Buddy Cop Dynamic
  • Gritty Noir Atmosphere
  • Cynical Satire
  • High-Octane Violence
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Corrupt System Mystery
  • 90s Blockbuster
  • Male Bonding

Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Tony Scott
Written by
Shane Black, Greg Hicks
Produced by
Joel Silver, Steve Perry, Michael Levy
Music by
Michael Kamen

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Facts

December 13, 1991 · 1 h 45 min · R

Released
December 13, 1991
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Action, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$115 million
Available in
68 countries

Tropes

Film Noir, World of Snark, Black-and-Grey Morality +9

  • Film Noir
  • World of Snark
  • Black-and-Grey Morality
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • My Fist Forgives You
  • Frame-Up
  • Hidden Heart of Gold
  • Honor Before Reason
  • Fresh Clue
  • One-Hit Kill
  • Pre-Asskicking One-Liner
  • Gag Penis

12 of 110 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Last Boy Scout?"

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Where can I stream The Last Boy Scout?

The RokuKanopyTubi TV

In the United States, The Last Boy Scout is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 40 other countries.

Is The Last Boy Scout worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (50).

Can I half-watch The Last Boy Scout?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will The Last Boy Scout make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Was The Last Boy Scout a box office hit?

Budget$29 million
Box office$115 million

Yes: it cost about $29 million to make and earned $115 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.

What tropes does The Last Boy Scout use?

Film NoirWorld of SnarkBlack-and-Grey MoralityWould Hurt a ChildMy Fist Forgives YouFrame-UpHidden Heart of GoldHonor Before ReasonFresh ClueOne-Hit KillPre-Asskicking One-LinerGag Penisand 98 more

TV Tropes lists 110 tropes for it, including Film Noir, World of Snark, and Black-and-Grey Morality.