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Jane Austen's Mafia!

1998Movie1 h 24 minPG-13

33
BadGoodWatch score

A fast-paced, campy comedy movie about crime and society.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, big ideas or romance.

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Story

See it early. Avoid the mob.

After growing up poor in Salmonella, Vincenzo Cortino installs himself as the preeminent, if bumbling, Mafia don of the New World. But now he must pass on power to one of his two sons: either level-headed veteran Anthony or vituperative loose cannon Joey.

Feels like

  • Mafia Spoof
  • Parody Comedy
  • Satirical
  • Camp Film
  • Broad Humor
  • Goofy
  • Crime Comedy
  • Mobster
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Jim Abrahams
Produced by
Bill Badalato

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Facts

July 24, 1998 · 1 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
July 24, 1998
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Accidental Dance Craze, Affectionate Parody, Breaking the Fourth Wall +9

  • Accidental Dance Craze
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Breast Expansion
  • Composite Character
  • The Door Slams You
  • Luke, You Are My Father
  • Take That!
  • In One Ear, Out The Other
  • In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It
  • Farts on Fire
  • Gasshole

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Jane Austen's Mafia!?"

Questions about Jane Austen's Mafia!

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Where can I stream Jane Austen's Mafia!?

In the United States, Jane Austen's Mafia! is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Jane Austen's Mafia! worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 15%). Audiences rate it higher (52 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is Jane Austen's Mafia! okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Jane Austen's Mafia! make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Jane Austen's Mafia!?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.