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Grosse Pointe Blank

1997Movie1 h 47 minR

Comedy
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic767.9Rotten Tomatoes82%86%

A violent, fast-paced action movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Even a hit man deserves a second shot.

Hitman Martin Blank becomes a moving target after he rebuffs a fellow assassin's invitation to form a union. On the advice of his quirky assistant and neurotic psychiatrist, Martin begrudgingly heads out to Grosse Pointe, Michigan for his ten-year high school reunion, where he soon comes across the woman he jilted on prom night.

Feels like

  • Hitman Reunion
  • Darkly Comedic
  • Quentin Tarantino-esque
  • 90s Nostalgia
  • Cynical Romantic
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Violent & Absurd
  • Existential Crisis

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
George Armitage
Written by
John Cusack, Steve Pink, D.V. DeVincentis
Produced by
Susan Arnold, Roger Birnbaum
Music by
Joe Strummer

Everyone

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Facts

April 11, 1997 · 1 h 47 min · R

Released
April 11, 1997
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Thriller, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$31 million
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Diegetic Switch, Grave-Marking Scene, Good Is Not Nice +9

  • Diegetic Switch
  • Grave-Marking Scene
  • Good Is Not Nice
  • Faux Affably Evil
  • You Can't Go Home Again
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Foreshadowing
  • In Love with the Mark
  • I Need a Freaking Drink
  • Justified Title
  • Slain in Their Sleep
  • Nostalgia Filter

12 of 123 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Grosse Pointe Blank?"

Questions about Grosse Pointe Blank

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Grosse Pointe Blank?

PrimeHoopla

In the United States, Grosse Pointe Blank streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Grosse Pointe Blank worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 76).

Will Grosse Pointe Blank make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Grosse Pointe Blank good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Grosse Pointe Blank use?

Diegetic SwitchGrave-Marking SceneGood Is Not NiceFaux Affably EvilYou Can't Go Home AgainCombat PragmatistForeshadowingIn Love with the MarkI Need a Freaking DrinkJustified TitleSlain in Their SleepNostalgia Filterand 111 more

TV Tropes lists 123 tropes for it, including Diegetic Switch, Grave-Marking Scene, and Good Is Not Nice.