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Repo Man

Play trailer Poster for Repo Man R Released Mar 2, 1984 1h 33m Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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After being fired from his job, Los Angeles slacker and punk rocker Otto (Emilio Estevez) lands a gig working for an eccentric repossession agent named Bud (Harry Dean Stanton). At first, Otto is reluctant to work as a repo man, but he grows to love the fast-paced job. After learning of a Chevy Malibu that has been given a $20,000 price tag, Otto embarks on a quest to find the car with the beautiful Leila (Olivia Barash), who claims the trunk's contents are otherworldly.
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Repo Man is many things: an alien-invasion film, a punk-rock musical, a send-up of consumerism. One thing it isn't is boring.

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Carrie Rickey Boston Herald Repo Man is the saltiest, sweetest, most sublimely sleazy tickle in the Los Angeles ribs. If it doesn't convulse you with belly laughs, then you're a stiff. Aug 12, 2022 Full Review Empire Magazine Fine, stylish debut from Alex Cox with some great turns from the two leads. Rated: 4/5 Apr 29, 2008 Full Review Variety Repo Man has the type of unerring energy that leaves audiences breathless and entertained. Jun 4, 2007 Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast The quirky and punk 80s were good for something. Sep 30, 2022 Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry Repo Man is, if nothing else, one of a kind. This mash-up of sci-fi, humor, and peculiarities, is a cult classic worthy of its following and influential in its intrinsically offset experience. It’s freak, and that’s a good thing. Aug 8, 2022 Full Review John Brosnan Starburst It's definitely one of the most bizarre, off-beat and hilarious sf movies I've ever seen. Jul 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew M Fun Fact Archie was supposed to be Otto Archie would have been a dead on accurate portrayal Sometimes slight imperfections must occur for legacy standards Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Audience Member Best damn movie on the lot. Another example of what you can accomplish without a studio looking over your shoulder. A multi layered plot with both obvious and subliminal social commentary, and a punk soundtrack second to none. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/24 Full Review Mickey R One of the best movies. You can watch it over and over and see things that you didn't catch the first time. Tarantino used a lot of this movies SoCal type of life in his movies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/09/24 Full Review BROOKSAND H I don't know how I missed this cult classic but I'm glad this film found me today. Emilio Estevez plays Otto a young, angry, confused punk who is searching for life's answers when he falls into becoming a Repo Man. Through the job he finds love, conflict, possible aliens and most importantly himself. I absolutely loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Georgan G Have to give this film credit for being very unique and a cult classic. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Hagbard C The 80's Reagan didn't want you to know about. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/10/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Repo Man: Official Clip - You're All Right! Repo Man: Official Clip - You're All Right! 2:44 Repo Man: Official Clip - A Cosmic Ride Repo Man: Official Clip - A Cosmic Ride 2:51 Repo Man: Official Clip - Firefight With Lite Repo Man: Official Clip - Firefight With Lite 2:26 Repo Man: Official Clip - What You Got in the Trunk? Repo Man: Official Clip - What You Got in the Trunk? 2:04 Repo Man: Official Clip - The Repo Code Repo Man: Official Clip - The Repo Code 2:24 Repo Man: Official Clip - Repo Man Don't Go Running to the Man Repo Man: Official Clip - Repo Man Don't Go Running to the Man 2:06 Repo Man: Official Clip - Hitching a Ride With J. Frank Parnell Repo Man: Official Clip - Hitching a Ride With J. Frank Parnell 2:58 Repo Man: Official Clip - Flying Saucers & Time Machines Repo Man: Official Clip - Flying Saucers & Time Machines 2:38 Repo Man: Official Clip - The Rodriguez Brothers Repo Man: Official Clip - The Rodriguez Brothers 1:49 Repo Man: Official Clip - The Reverend's Telethon Repo Man: Official Clip - The Reverend's Telethon 2:06 View more videos
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Synopsis After being fired from his job, Los Angeles slacker and punk rocker Otto (Emilio Estevez) lands a gig working for an eccentric repossession agent named Bud (Harry Dean Stanton). At first, Otto is reluctant to work as a repo man, but he grows to love the fast-paced job. After learning of a Chevy Malibu that has been given a $20,000 price tag, Otto embarks on a quest to find the car with the beautiful Leila (Olivia Barash), who claims the trunk's contents are otherworldly.
Director
Alex Cox
Producer
Peter McCarthy, Jonathan Wacks
Screenwriter
Alex Cox
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Edge City LLC
Rating
R
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 2, 1984, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 18, 2014
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm
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