Eating Raoul
Seen it?1982 | 87 min | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid themselves of the “perverts” down the hall and simultaneously realize their dream of opening a restaurant.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$1 million worldwide on a $350K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Bartel
- Paul BartelPaul Bland
- Mary WoronovMary Bland
- Robert BeltranRaoul Mendoza
- Susan SaigerDoris the Dominatrix / Nurse Sally Cummings
- Richard PaulMr. Cray
- John ShearinMr. Baker
- Darcy PulliamNurse Sheila
- Garry GoodrowDrunk Swinger
- Richard BlackburnJames from the Valley
- Hamilton CampJohn Peck