What is Eating Raoul?
Eating Raoul is a 1982 American black comedy written, directed, and starring Paul Bartel, with Mary Woronov and a supporting cast that includes Ed Begley Jr. and Buck Henry.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 24, 1982
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Films Incorporated, Quartet
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Eating Raoul is a 1982 American black comedy written, directed, and starring Paul Bartel, with Mary Woronov and a supporting cast that includes Ed Begley Jr. and Buck Henry. The story follows a prudish married couple who, fed up with the swingers living in their building, devise a murderous plan that also fulfills their dream of opening a restaurant. Though modest in budget, the film has become a cult favorite for its satirical take on sexual permissiveness and its subversive humor.
The tone is unapologetically dark and irreverent, delivering jokes that are both macabre and sexually charged. At just 1 hour and 27 minutes, the pacing is swift, moving quickly from premise to climax without lingering, making it a brisk, punchy viewing experience for adult audiences.
Should you watch it?
“A prudish couple turns a swingers’ building into a murderous culinary scheme.”
- Directed by cult filmmaker Paul Bartel, known for sharp dark humor.
- Features a memorable performance by Mary Woronov.
- Concise 87‑minute runtime makes for a quick, off‑beat viewing.
- Its coarse, adult‑oriented jokes may alienate viewers seeking lighthearted comedy.
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat black comedies that skew suburban sexual mores.
The film’s darkly comic tone is briskly paced over 87 minutes, suitable for mature audiences.
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Is Eating Raoul worth watching?
It has received mixed‑to‑positive audience ratings, with roughly two‑thirds of viewers rating it favorably.
How long does it take to watch?
The runtime is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
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Eating Raoul is a standalone film, not a series, so there are no episodes.
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