Kingpin

1996
PG-13
1h 54m

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6.9/10

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Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, and Vanessa Angel in Kingpin (1996)

A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.

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A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.A star bowler whose career was prematurely "cut off" hopes to ride a new prodigy to success and riches.

Directors
- Bobby Farrelly
- Peter Farrelly
Writers
- Barry Fanaro
- Mort Nathan
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.9/10

93K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

2,507

Directors
- Bobby Farrelly
- Peter Farrelly
Writers
- Barry Fanaro
- Mort Nathan
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Peter Farrelly called the film's box-office failure the biggest disappointment of the Farrelly brothers' career, attributing the failure to its release during the 1996 Olympics. Farrelly said it was a crushing blow to their ego. However, he said that six to eight months later, when the film was released on home video, it became a big hit.

Goofs
In the Reno tournament, Big Ern's foot crosses the foul line as he throws a strike. In tournament play, that would count as a zero and the pins would be reset.

Quotes
Roy: Morning! I hope you don't mind, I got up a little early, so I took the liberty of milking your cow for you. Yeah, it took a little while to get her warmed up, she sure is a stubborn one. Then, POW, all at once.
[Takes a drink from the bucket]
Mr. Boorg: We don't have a cow. We have a bull.
Roy: I'll brush my teeth.

Crazy credits
The Blues Traveler dressed as Amish performing in the final credits.

Alternate versions
DVD version is rated R and includes some raunchier footage not included in the original PG-13 theatrical version.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Multiplicity/The Frighteners/Kazaam/Fled/Celestial Clockwork (1996)

Soundtracks
Oh Very Young
Performed and Written by Cat Stevens
Artist Courtesy of A&M Records, Inc.

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Featured review

7/10

Hilarious

Great movie still holds up well today. Cinematography top notch, acting amazing from whole cast, directing on point, casting fantastic. Couldn't ask for anything better. Wet yourself laughter.