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Hot Stuff

1979Movie1 h 31 minPG

Comedy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, big ideas or scares.

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Story

You can't turn this mob over to the cops. They are the cops.

When a police department's burglary task force is facing the possibility of being shut down because of their low conviction rate decides to try a new approach to apprehending their targets. They take over a pawn shop where thieves go to unload their merchandise. They record them as they bring stuff in and get them to tell them where they got it. Eventually they're threatened by the mob.

Feels like

  • Buddy Cop Comedy
  • Heist-Inverted Crime Film
  • Light-hearted Police Procedural
  • Late 70s Nostalgia
  • Witty Banter
  • Low-Stakes Thriller
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Pawn Shop Setting
  • Underdog Story
  • Classic Hollywood Charm

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Dom DeLuise
Written by
Donald E. Westlake, Michael Kane
Produced by
Paul Maslansky
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

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

Facts

August 10, 1979 · 1 h 31 min · PG

Released
August 10, 1979
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Affectionate Nickname, Always Chaotic Evil, Black Comedy +9

  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Always Chaotic Evil
  • Black Comedy
  • Bookends
  • Comes Great Responsibility
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Decoy Protagonist
  • The Discovery of Fire
  • Domestic Appliance Disaster
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Hair-Trigger Temper
  • No Name Given

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hot Stuff?"

Questions about Hot Stuff

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hot Stuff?

PrimeTubi TV

In the United States, Hot Stuff streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Hot Stuff worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Hot Stuff okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Will Hot Stuff make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Hot Stuff?

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.

What tropes does Hot Stuff use?

Affectionate NicknameAlways Chaotic EvilBlack ComedyBookendsComes Great ResponsibilityDeadpan SnarkerDecoy ProtagonistThe Discovery of FireDomestic Appliance DisasterVillain ProtagonistHair-Trigger TemperNo Name Givenand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Affectionate Nickname, Always Chaotic Evil, and Black Comedy.