Behaving Badly (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Behaving Badly is a 2014 comedy directed by Tim Garrick. It is partly based on While I'm Dead... Feed the Dog by Ric Browde. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $422,697 worldwide. Critics gave it 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Tim Garrick
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Vertical Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Behaving Badly About?
The premise of Behaving Badly without spoilers, adapted from While I'm Dead... Feed the Dog by Ric Browde. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A lovesick teenager embarks on a risky and humorous pursuit to win the girl of his dreams. He makes a reckless agreement with the son of a powerful gangster, hoping to achieve the impossible. As his elaborate scheme unfolds, he faces unexpected challenges and must confront the potential consequences of his actions, unsure if he can succeed in winning her affection without disastrous results.
Behaving Badly Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex with friend's mother
- female nudity
- older woman younger man relationship
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- nudity
- vomiting
- woman undresses for a man
- adulterous wife
- strip club
- infidelity
- cunnilingus
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- pole dancer
- attempted suicide
- teenage girl
- humiliation
- first love
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- blowjob
- fellatio
- premarital sex
- outtakes during end credits
- wax seal
- sealed letter
- sexually liberated
- tubi tv
- teen sex comedy
- man vomits
- femme fatale
- underage sex
- journey
- live chicken
- pomeranian dog
- sledge hammer
- incarceration
- hitting the wrong person
- electrocuted
- hitting a policeman
- mob of reporters
- driving on a lawn
- high on drugs
- electric whisk
- interrogation
- aston martin
- loaner car
- reference to amelia earhart
- reference to hillary clinton
- reference to sally ride
- teacher dying in class
- narcolepsy
The Director of Behaving Badly
Directed by Tim Garrick.
- Director Tim Garrick
Behaving Badly Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Behaving Badly 18 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.
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IMDb 4.4 /10
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Metacritic 18 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 53% User score
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Letterboxd 1.8 /5
3 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Behaving Badly Plot Summary
What happens in Behaving Badly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Rick Stevens, an 18-year-old navigating a whirlwind of chaotic relationships and unexpected events. The film starts with a dramatic moment: Rick’s mother attempts suicide, prompting him to call for an ambulance, only to be greeted by a police officer who seems more interested in selling tickets than offering help. This incident sets the stage for a flashback that delves into the two weeks leading up to this tragic event.
Full summary
The whole story of Behaving Badly, scene by scene
Behaving Badly Box Office
Behaving Badly grossed $422,697 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$422.7K
- International
- $422.7K
Behaving Badly Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Behaving Badly.
How Well Do You Know Behaving Badly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the protagonist of the movie?
Cars in Behaving Badly
20 cars on screen, including the 2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante and the 2009 Audi A4 B8.
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2010 Aston Martin DBS Volante Important role -
2009 Audi A4 B8 Important role -
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Klasse W204 Important role -
2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV Minor role
Behaving Badly Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Feed the Dog” and “Parental Guidance Suggested”.
- Also known as
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- Feed the Dog
- Parental Guidance Suggested
- Mauvaises Fréquentations
- Comportamenti molto... cattivi
- Behaving Badly - Brav sein war gestern
- Tudo Para Ficar com Ela
- Rossz kisfiú
- Лошо поведение
- Плохое поведение
- Έτοιμη για Όλα
- משתוללת
- 不善之举
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- Méchant Weekend
- Blogas elgesys
- Mal Comportamiento
- Noro potovanje
- Погана поведінка
- Łajdackie nasienie
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Behaving Badly FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Behaving Badly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Behaving Badly?
Behaving Badly runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was Behaving Badly released?
Behaving Badly was released on August 1, 2014.
Who directed Behaving Badly?
Behaving Badly was directed by Tim Garrick.
How much did Behaving Badly make at the box office?
Behaving Badly grossed $422,697 worldwide.
How is Behaving Badly rated?
Behaving Badly has 4.4/10 on IMDb, 18 on Metacritic, 53% on TMDB and 1.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Behaving Badly based on a book?
Yes. Behaving Badly is partly adapted from While I'm Dead... Feed the Dog by Ric Browde.
Does Behaving Badly have a post-credit scene?
No. Behaving Badly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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