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.

Down by Law FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Down by Law (1986)?
A: Down by Law (1986) was directed by Jim Jarmusch.
Q: Who are the main actors in Down by Law (1986)?
A: The main actors in Down by Law (1986) are Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, and Nicoletta Braschi.
Q: What is the plot of Down by Law (1986)?
A: 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.
Q: Is Down by Law (1986) a comedy or a drama?
A: Down by Law (1986) is a blend of comedy and drama, often categorized as a deadpan comedy with elements of existential reflection.
Q: Where was Down by Law (1986) filmed?
A: Down by Law (1986) was primarily filmed in and around New Orleans, Louisiana, capturing the unique atmosphere of the city and its surrounding bayous.