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Wrongfully Accused

1998·Movie
1h 27min·PG-13

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and satire

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8
  • Situational Comedy7

World

Mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

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About

Somewhere in the naked city lurks a one-armed, one-legged, one-eyed man responsible for the murder for which Ryan Harrison has been wrongfully accused. To find him, all Ryan needs is a clue.

Ryan Harrison, a violin god, superstar and sex symbol does not want to cheat on sexy Lauren Goodhue's husband with her. Mr. Goodhue is found murdered and Ryan suddenly finds himself being the main suspect. After being sentenced to death he manages to flee while being transferred to his execution site. Now, all the world is after him as he stumbles from one unfortunate incident to the next in order to prove himself innocent - by finding a mysterious one-eyed, one-armed, one-legged man...
ParodySlapstickAbsurdist HumorCrime SpoofOver-the-TopHomage to ThrillersPhysical ComedyOne-Armed ManInnocent Fugitive

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Wrongfully Accused legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Wrongfully Accused worth watching?

39
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 19%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Wrongfully Accused rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Wrongfully Accused?

1 h 27 min

Wrongfully Accused runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Wrongfully Accused?

Critics19
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate Wrongfully Accused higher (59) than critics (19). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Wrongfully Accused a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What language is Wrongfully Accused in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Wrongfully Accused?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Wrongfully Accused in 51 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Wrongfully Accused use?

Throw the Book at ThemMarilyn ManeuverMiscarriage of JusticeRockers Smash GuitarsBullet DancingMinor Crime Reveals Major PlotKey Under the DoormatMiranda RightsAffectionate ParodyInspector JavertLeg CannonEccentric Millionaireand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 storytelling tropes for Wrongfully Accused, including Throw the Book at Them, Marilyn Maneuver, Miscarriage of Justice.