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Down by Law

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 45s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 20/100 (15s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief scene with a woman in revealing clothing.
Drug Use: 🟡 40/100 (50s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:22:10 - 00:22:30] Characters are seen smoking cigarettes.
  • 🟡 60/100 [01:05:15 - 01:05:45] A character is seen drinking alcohol.
Violence: 🟡 30/100 (30s)
  • 🟡 40/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:50] A brief scuffle between characters with no serious injuries.
Strong Language: 🟡 50/100 (10s)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:12:05 - 00:12:10] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🔴 70/100 [00:48:30 - 00:48:35] Use of stronger profanity.
Down by Law

Details for Down by Law (1986)

Year: 1986
Certificate: R
Down by Law Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
IMDB: 7.8
Meta Score: 75
Votes: 47834
Gross: 1,436,000
Director: Jim Jarmusch
Cast Stars: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi

Overview of Down by Law:

Two men are framed and sent to jail, where they meet a murderer who helps them escape and leave the state.

Who directed the movie Down by Law (1986)?

Down by Law (1986) was directed by Jim Jarmusch.

Who are the main actors in Down by Law (1986)?

The main actors in Down by Law (1986) are Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, and Nicoletta Braschi.

What is the plot of Down by Law (1986)?

Down by Law (1986) follows three men—Jack (Tom Waits), Zack (John Lurie), and Roberto (Roberto Benigni)—who are thrown together in a Louisiana prison cell and eventually escape, leading to an unexpected journey through the bayous.

Is Down by Law (1986) a comedy or a drama?

Down by Law (1986) is a blend of comedy and drama, often categorized as a deadpan comedy with elements of existential reflection.

Where was Down by Law (1986) filmed?

Down by Law (1986) was primarily filmed in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, capturing the unique atmosphere of the city and its surrounding bayous.