The Linguini Incident

The Linguini Incident

He wants to be tied down. She wants to be tied up. It's not what you think.

Directed by Richard Shepard

Produced by Isolar

199193 min6.6 / 10

A lighthearted, absurdist comedy caper about three misfits attempting a restaurant heist, driven by quirky charm and romantic entanglement rather than genuine threat.

A waitress, a barman and an underwear designer try to rob a New York restaurant where two of them work.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Linguini Incident sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is The Linguini Incident easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is The Linguini Incident violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Does The Linguini Incident end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Linguini Incident scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% 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.

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity23

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise82

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Linguini Incident, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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