Married to the Mob
Seen it?1988 | 104 min | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Pulp Fiction or Bad Boys: Ride or Die, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$21 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 127K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme
- Michelle PfeifferAngela de Marco
- Alec Baldwin'Cucumber' Frank de Marco
- Dean StockwellTony Russo, Sr.
- Matthew ModineMike Downey
- Mercedes RuehlConnie Russo
- Oliver PlattEd Benitez
- Trey WilsonRegional Director Franklin
- Nancy TravisKaren Lutnick
- 'Sister' Carol EastRita "Hello Gorgeous" Harcourt
- Paul LazarTommy Boyle