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The Full Monty

1997·Movie
1h 31min·R

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No stream option in US yet.

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The year's most revealing comedy.

Sheffield, England. Gaz, a jobless steelworker in need of quick cash persuades his mates to bare it all in a one-night-only strip show.
British Working ClassMale BondingFeel-Good Comedy-DramaStrippingJobless SteelworkersSocial CommentaryFinancial DesperationInspirationUplifting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Full Monty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Full Monty legally?

You can 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 The Full Monty worth watching?

79
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Full Monty rated?

RStrong language

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

How long is The Full Monty?

1 h 31 min

The Full Monty runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Full Monty?

Critics86
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate The Full Monty higher (86) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Full Monty a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$258 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $258 million worldwide, 73.7 times its budget.

What language is The Full Monty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Full Monty?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Full Monty in 84 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Full Monty use?

First Father WinsLeft HangingFour-Temperament EnsembleHypocritical HumorWhat the Hell, Hero?Shout-OutBrick JokeBlack ComedyNever Recycle a BuildingDads Can't CookCensor ShadowDriven to Suicideand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Full Monty, including First Father Wins, Left Hanging, Four-Temperament Ensemble.