A Fish Called Wanda poster

A Fish Called Wanda (1988)

Film · 1h 49m · Rated R

Comedy, Crime

A diamond heist unravels into darkly comic chaos with a brisk, witty, and broadly humorous chase.

Campy and pulpy, with dry wit. A party watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.

Streaming on MGM+, Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free) and Tubi (free).

A Fish Called Wanda parents guide

Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.

Scare
Not scary
Jump scares
None noted
Gore
Light gore
Some blood or injury, briefly.
Violence
Some violence
Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity
Moderate
Moderate means a sex scene or nudity on screen, even brief, or sexual violence that is described or implied but never shown.
Language
Moderate
Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

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Three questions

How gory is A Fish Called Wanda?
Light gore and some violence.
What is A Fish Called Wanda rated, and is it OK for kids?
No. It is rated R, with moderate sex and nudity, and some strong language.

What is A Fish Called Wanda about?

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.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.

Cast and crew

Directed byCharles Crichton
StarringJamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin, Maria Aitken, Tom Georgeson

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