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Kiss the Girls

1997·Movie
1h 55min·R
53
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5
  • Romance3

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Smart girls. Pretty girls. Missing girls.

Forensic psychologist and detective Alex Cross travels to North Carolina and teams with escaped kidnap victim Kate McTiernan to hunt down "Casanova," a serial killer who abducts strong-willed women and forces them to submit to his demands. The trail leads to Los Angeles, where the duo discovers that the psychopath may not be working alone.
Serial Killer ThrillerPsychological SuspenseIntense InvestigationCat-and-MouseDark & GrittyKidnapping DramaCharacter-Driven Police ProceduralTwisted Plot90s Crime Film

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Where can I stream Kiss the Girls legally?

Kiss the Girls is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. 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 Kiss the Girls worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kiss the Girls rated?

RViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Kiss the Girls?

1 h 55 min

Kiss the Girls runs 1 h 55 min.

Is Kiss the Girls based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kiss the Girls?

Critics43
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Kiss the Girls higher (64) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Kiss the Girls a box office hit?

Budget$27 million
Box office$61 million

Yes. It cost about $27 million to make and earned $61 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is Kiss the Girls in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Kiss the Girls?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kiss the Girls in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kiss the Girls use?

We Hardly Knew YeTalking Down the SuicidalThe Pirates Who Don't Do AnythingAlone with the PsychoI Have You Now, My PrettyUnbroken VigilDefiant CaptiveBearer of Bad NewsSerial KillerEvil MentorMalevolent Masked ManWhatever Happened to the Mouse?and 37 more

TV Tropes lists 49 storytelling tropes for Kiss the Girls, including We Hardly Knew Ye, Talking Down the Suicidal, The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything.