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Mystery thriller
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a 2005 mystery thriller directed by Shane Black, starring Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer and Michelle Monaghan. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $15.8 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. It earned 4 award nominations, including Best Score at the Saturn Awards 2006. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Shane Black
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang About?
The premise of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A petty thief, Harry Lockhart, stumbles into a bizarre audition for a Hollywood movie and unexpectedly becomes embroiled in a real-life murder investigation. Partnered with a cynical private detective, Perry van Shrike, and his old flame, Harmony Lane, Harry must unravel a complex mystery filled with deception and danger. As he navigates the strange world of actors and agents, he finds himself caught in a dangerous game where appearances are deceiving and everyone is a suspect.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- kidnapping
- thief
- actor
- los angeles california
- big bear lake california
- incest
- nightclub
- accidental killing
- neo noir
- younger version of character
- sawing a woman in half magic trick
- child magician
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- narrated by character
- christmas costume
- repeated scene
- detective
- audition
- private eye
- corpse
- screen test
- the one that got away
- pedophilia
- child molestation
- slamming a door on someone's fingers
- casket
- denver colorado
- cheerleader
- frame up
- coffin
- derringer
- hotel
- biological father
- severed finger
- switched daughters
- undressing
- teenage girl
- talking to the camera
- reattached finger
- detective sergeant
- finding a dead body
- electrical torture
- surprise ending
- sex scene
- fondling
- scantily clad female
- blonde
- cunnilingus
- female nudity
- abraham lincoln character
- watching tv
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Cast & crew
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Val Kilmer and Michelle Monaghan. Directed by Shane Black.
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Director Shane Black
From the director
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Ratings
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Kiss Kiss Bang Bang 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 87%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 72% User score
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Plot
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Plot Summary
What happens in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a lively party in Los Angeles, Harry Lockhart (Robert Downey Jr.) begins to narrate a series of bizarre events leading up to this moment. After a botched burglary leaves his friend shot, Harry narrowly escapes the police by stumbling into an audition. Surprisingly, his frantic display of guilt is misinterpreted as a showcase of method acting, impressing the producers.
Full summary
The whole story of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, scene by scene
Box office
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Box Office & Budget
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang grossed $15.8 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 1.1 times what it cost. $4.2 million came from the US and Canada and $11.5 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.8M
1.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $4.2M
- International
- $11.5M
- Budget
- $15M
US & Canada 27%
Rest of the world 73%
Awards
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Awards & Nominations
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang earned 4 award nominations, including Best Score at the Saturn Awards 2006. The 4 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Saturn Awards 2006.
4 nominations2 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 2006 3 nominations- Nominated Best Score
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
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Critics' Choice 2006 1 nomination- Nominated Best Comedy Movie
Videos
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Russian Roulette & The Pants Gun
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What event does Harry Lockhart recount at the Los Angeles soiree?
Cars
Cars in Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
26 cars on screen, including the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 A209 and the 1986 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.
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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 500 A209 Main role -
1986 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role -
1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van Important role -
1989 Ford Thunderbird Important role
Details
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “Поцелуй навылет” and “Durr, durr és csók”.
- Also known as
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- Поцелуй навылет
- Durr, durr és csók
- 吻两下打两枪
- 吻兩下打兩槍
- Beijos e Tiros
- 小贼、美女和妙探
- Φιλιά και Σφαίρες
- Целувки с неочакван край
- קיס קיס בנג בנג
- Săruturi și focuri de armă
- Поцілунок навиліт
- 키스 키스 뱅 뱅
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- Nụ Hôn Và Họng Súng
- Entre besos y tiros
- Cmok cmok, bang bang
- キスキス
- バンバン, გაფრენილი კოცნა
- Bučiuok, bučiuok, šauk šauk
- ถึงคิวฆ่า ดาราจำเป็น
- 冒牌神探撞親愛
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FAQ
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was Kiss Kiss Bang Bang released?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was released on October 21, 2005.
Who directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was directed by Shane Black.
More films by Shane Black Who is in the cast of Kiss Kiss Bang Bang?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang stars Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer and Michelle Monaghan.
How much did Kiss Kiss Bang Bang make at the box office?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang grossed $15.8 million worldwide ($4.2 million domestic, $11.5 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is Kiss Kiss Bang Bang rated?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was Kiss Kiss Bang Bang nominated for any awards?
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang received 4 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Kiss Kiss Bang Bang have a post-credit scene?
No. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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