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A Fish Called Wanda

Seen it?

1988 | 109 min | Comedy, Crime

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), it won an Oscar, audiences rate it highly (7.2 out of 10) and it made about 25 times its budget. Make plans for this one.

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 Midnight Run or Reservoir Dogs, 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 49 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsVery strong

    Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Won 2 BAFTAs: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Leading Role, British Academy Film Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 2 more Oscars, 2 more Golden Globes and 6 more BAFTAs. Plus 4 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $189 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 276K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Charles Crichton

  • Jamie Lee CurtisWanda Gershwitz
  • John CleeseArchie Leach
  • Kevin KlineOtto
  • Michael PalinKen Pile
  • Maria AitkenWendy
  • Tom GeorgesonGeorges Thomason
  • Cynthia CleesePortia
  • Patricia HayesMrs. Coady
  • Geoffrey PalmerJudge
  • Mark ElwesCustomer in Jeweler's Shop