The Hudsucker Proxy (1994)
A naive new president navigates a whimsical corporate world filled with witty, absurdist humor.
A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.
How intense is The Hudsucker Proxy?
The Hudsucker Proxy has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and absurdist. Rated PG.
What The Hudsucker Proxy feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampypulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, absurdist
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Hudsucker Proxy
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Is The Hudsucker Proxy for you?
Is The Hudsucker Proxy scary?
No. The Hudsucker Proxy is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Hudsucker Proxy gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Hudsucker Proxy sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Hudsucker Proxy OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Hudsucker Proxy?
The Hudsucker Proxy runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream The Hudsucker Proxy?
The Hudsucker Proxy is streaming on The Roku Channel and Tubi.
Does The Hudsucker Proxy have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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