Man Trouble

Man Trouble

He Plans To Steal...More Than Her Heart.

Directed by Bob Rafelson

Produced by Penta Entertainment, American Filmworks

1992100 min4.9 / 10

A light romantic comedy caper about a charming rogue caught between blackmail and attraction, built on playful banter and heist scheming rather than depth.

A sleazy but affable guard dog trainer is blackmailed to steal a manuscript for a tell-all book from one of his clients.

Questions people ask

  • Is Man Trouble sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Man Trouble easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Man Trouble violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Man Trouble end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Man Trouble scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

7/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity15

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love4

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Man Trouble

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Man Trouble

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Man Trouble, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Man Trouble, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Man Trouble, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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