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MPAA RATING: PG-13 for crude sex-related humor and a drug scene
Starring Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray, and Chris Elliott
Woody Harrelson and Randy Quaid portray a mismatched duo intent on conning their way to a bowling tournament in Reno, Nevada. (MGM)
| GENRE(S): | Comedy |
| WRITTEN BY: |
Barry Fanaro
Mort Nathan |
| DIRECTED BY: |
Bobby Farrelly
Peter Farrelly |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: May 18, 1999 Video: January 7, 1997 Theatrical: April 26, 1996 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 113 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
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The average user rating for this movie is 7.0 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ken D. gave it a10:
You know what? I don't care about what the whole universe may say negatively about this movie. This is one of my favorite 'underdog' films of all time. The fact that this film is also funny is actually BESIDE the point for me. This movie is an inspiration to anyone who wakes up one day and finds themselves ten years past their 'prime', not where they planned to be ten years prior, and totally 'Munsoned'~ but still choose to refuse to give up on life. Of all the critics Ebert was the only one who really got it right this time.
Tim gave it an8:
Don't take this too seriously. Very left of centre humour. I loved it.
Gnarles gave it a9:
Maybe I just have an awful sense of humor, but I don't see how anyone can think Kingpin is anything less than a total riot - and this is coming from a person who thinks that Adam Sandler movies are about as amusing as waking up to find your entire family murdered and your tires slashed. Luckily, a few big-name critics are on board with me for my love of this nasty, inspired idiot's epic. Harrelson is simply incredible, bravely throwing himself into this despicable part and making himself look awful at every turn. As his nemesis, Bill Murray might be the first actor to ever be upstaged by his own hair. A classic that has only improved with age.

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