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Once Upon a Crime

Play trailer Poster for Once Upon a Crime PG Released Mar 6, 1992 1h 34m Comedy Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn (Cybill Shepherd) and her husband, Neil (James Belushi), meet several other married couples, including Julian (Richard Lewis) and Phoebe (Sean Young), who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) is determined to track them all down.
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Marjorie Baumgarten Austin Chronicle Rated: 2.5/5 Jan 22, 2002 Full Review Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Rated: 1/5 Oct 5, 2005 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 12, 2005 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...a mostly uninvolving comedy that squanders the efforts of its impressively talented roster of performers... Rated: 2/4 Nov 27, 2003 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 2/5 Nov 25, 2002 Full Review Scott Weinberg eFilmCritic.com Rated: 1/5 Jul 25, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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james w Eugene Levy's directorial debut. Star studded cast, one of the last John Candy films… 1992 was campy & not yet modern- but that's what makes this so binge worthy. It u lived it, u'll love it. If u r a millennial, consider it homework for historical context. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/15/24 Full Review Viv M WHAT? Why did this movie get such a low rating? It's one of the funniest movie I've ever seen, without the need to be vulgar. On my top 10 of best comedies of all time. Watch it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Steve D Not one single thing works in this mess. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member A recent discovery that entertained me with its unique take on a Murder Mystery, John Candy is a personal highlight of the film for me. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Hysterically funny. Excellent plot that cracks along and manages to surprise. This from an age when people knew how to make a three act play. Acting is over the top comedy acting typical of its time. I suppose this is the biggest obstacle to Gen Y who would watch this movie without the requisite preparation. If you like Spies Like Us, Trading Places, Coming To America, Armed and Dangerous, See No Evil Hear No Evil, Life of Brian, or even American Pie, you would love this movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member light comedy, moves quickly, nice scenic backdrop, comedy ensemble of richard lewis, John Candy, James Beluchi and Cybil Shepherd, it is fun to watch belushi and candy, the movie is not that funny, but I did enjoy it more because of the acting between some of the cast. It is a lighthearted fun movie, a comedy mystery who donit. worth the watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis On their way to Monte Carlo, Monaco, Marilyn (Cybill Shepherd) and her husband, Neil (James Belushi), meet several other married couples, including Julian (Richard Lewis) and Phoebe (Sean Young), who are traveling with a lost dog they plan to return to its wealthy owner for a large reward. But, when the dog's mistress is murdered, the travelers become the prime suspects, and Inspector Bonnard (Giancarlo Giannini) is determined to track them all down.
Director
Eugene Levy
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis
Screenwriter
Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Steve Kluger
Production Co
Dino De Laurentiis Company
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 6, 1992, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$28.1K
Runtime
1h 34m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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