Senseless (1998): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Senseless is a 1998 romantic comedy directed by Penelope Spheeris, starring Marlon Wayans and David Spade. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $12.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Penelope Spheeris
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Senseless About?
The premise of Senseless without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly ordinary man's life is disrupted when he's abducted and forced into a bizarre and cruel game. The experience tests his sanity and forces him to confront the darker aspects of human nature as the stakes become increasingly dangerous. Humor and genuine emotion are pushed to their limits in this darkly comedic and unsettling story.
Senseless Themes & Keywords
· 35 tags- male rear nudity
- one word title
- public nudity
- sperm sample
- sperm bank
- nurse
- bare chested male
- buttocks
- fart
- farting
- girl farting
- farting in a car
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- itch
- itching
- anal itching
- title directed by female
- fictional drug
- female director
- female filmmaker
- drugs
- college
- competition
- college student
- f rated
- male nudity
- roommate
- economics student
- rivalry
- masturbation
- sperm donor
- hockey
- business
- body piercing
- fraternity
- independent film
Where to Watch Senseless
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Senseless Cast
Marlon Wayans leads the cast, with David Spade. Directed by Penelope Spheeris.
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Director Penelope Spheeris
Senseless Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Senseless 38 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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Metacritic 38 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 62% User score
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Senseless Plot Summary
What happens in Senseless from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Darryl Witherspoon (Marlon Wayans) navigates his humble life as an economics student at Stratford University, he frequently finds himself outclassed by his wealthy rivals, including Scott Thorpe (David Spade) and his own straight-edged punk rocker best friend, Tim LaFlour (Matthew Lillard), who enjoys a hockey scholarship. With his circumstances stacked against him, Darryl resorts to unusual tactics to make ends meet, such as donating four pints of blood in a single day and juggling numerous jobs to stay afloat.
Full summary
The whole story of Senseless, scene by scene
Senseless Box Office
Senseless grossed $12.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$12.9M
- US & Canada
- $12.9M
Senseless Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Senseless.
How Well Do You Know Senseless?
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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What does Darryl Witherspoon study at Stratford University?
Cars in Senseless
6 cars on screen, including the 1993 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1995 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine.
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1976 Cadillac Seville Background role -
1975 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham Background role
Senseless Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Supersens” and “Effetti collaterali”.
- Also known as
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- Supersens
- Effetti collaterali
- Sanslösa sinnen
- Sem Sentido
- Experimento Chiflado
- Безчувственост
- Surdoué
- Kemijski orgazam
- Fix og færdig
- Superaistit
- Το τρομερό παιδί πάει κολλέγιο
- Δύο υποψήφιοι για την ίδια θέση
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- Az érzékek borzadalma
- El loco superdotado
- Zakręcony
- Nem 8 Nem Oitenta
- Без чувств
- Trula čula
- Experimentul simţurilor
- Безчуттєвий
- Superlék
- ללא הגיון
- Без відчуттів
- 神经搭错线
- 센스리스
- Sin sentido
- Ruhsuz
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Movies Like Senseless
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Numb, Reckless and Nothing Funny.
Senseless FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Senseless, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Senseless?
Senseless runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Senseless released?
Senseless was released on February 20, 1998.
Who directed Senseless?
Senseless was directed by Penelope Spheeris.
More films by Penelope Spheeris Who is in the cast of Senseless?
Senseless stars Marlon Wayans and David Spade.
Where can I watch Senseless?
In the US, Senseless is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Senseless make at the box office?
Senseless grossed $12.9 million worldwide.
How is Senseless rated?
Senseless has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 38 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Senseless have a post-credit scene?
No. Senseless has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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