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The Bank Shot

1974Movie1 h 23 minPG

ComedyCrime
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Rotten Tomatoes–26%

A quirky, fast-paced comedy movie about crime.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

Criminal Masterminds? Don't Bank On It.

A bank temporarily housed in a mobile home while a new building is built, looks like an easy target to break into. On the other hand, why not steal the whole bank, and rob it in a safer location.

Feels like

  • Heist Comedy
  • Quirky Characters
  • 70s Crime Caper
  • Absurdist Premise
  • High-Concept Plot
  • Humorous Crime
  • Lighthearted
  • Clever Scheme

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Gower Champion
Written by
Donald E. Westlake, Wendell Mayes
Produced by
Hal Landers, Bobby Roberts
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 31, 1974 · 1 h 23 min · PG

Released
July 31, 1974
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
32 countries

Tropes

Reckless Gun Usage, Putting on the Reich, Cacophony Cover Up +9

  • Reckless Gun Usage
  • Putting on the Reich
  • Cacophony Cover Up
  • The Hyena
  • Breaking Out the Boss
  • Railroad Tracks of Doom
  • Sexy Coat Flashing
  • Hidden in Plain Sight
  • Bavarian Fire Drill
  • Safecracking
  • Unconventional Vehicle Chase
  • Bank Robbery

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bank Shot?"

Questions about The Bank Shot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bank Shot?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuPluto TVTubi TV

In the United States, The Bank Shot streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Bank Shot worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Bank Shot okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Bank Shot make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Bank Shot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Bank Shot use?

Reckless Gun UsagePutting on the ReichCacophony Cover UpThe HyenaBreaking Out the BossRailroad Tracks of DoomSexy Coat FlashingHidden in Plain SightBavarian Fire DrillSafecrackingUnconventional Vehicle ChaseBank Robberyand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Reckless Gun Usage, Putting on the Reich, and Cacophony Cover Up.