The Linguini Incident (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, The Linguini Incident is a comedy and crime film directed by Richard Shepard, running about 104 minutes. “He wants to be tied down. She wants to be tied up. It's not what you think.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A waitress, a barman and an underwear designer try to rob a New York restaurant where two of them work.
Who’s in it. The Linguini Incident stars Rosanna Arquette as Lucy, David Bowie as Monte, Andre Gregory as Dante and Eszter Balint as Vivian, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Linguini Incident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Linguini Incident page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Linguini Incident tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Linguini Incident (1991)?
- In US, The Linguini Incident is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Linguini Incident worth watching?
- The Linguini Incident holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Linguini Incident?
- The Linguini Incident stars Rosanna Arquette, David Bowie, Andre Gregory, Eszter Balint and Buck Henry.
- When was The Linguini Incident released?
- The Linguini Incident was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.