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Married to the Mob
1988 104 min United States of America R 16+
★7.2
Comedy, Crime, Romance
Director: Jonathan Demme
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Description
Angela de Marco is fed up with her gangster husband's line of work and wants no part of the crime world. When her husband is killed for having an affair with the mistress of mob boss Tony "The Tiger" Russo, Angela and her son depart for New York City to make a fresh start. Unfortunately, Tony has set his sights upon Angela -- and so has an undercover FBI agent looking to use her to bust Tony.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$21.49M
Worldwide:
$21.49M
Starring
Michelle Pfeiffer
Actor
Alec Baldwin
Actor
Paul Lazar
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1989
— Best Supporting Actor
Golden Globe 1989
— Best Actress (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Married to the Mob is widely regarded as an entertaining and quirky crime comedy that benefits significantly from its charismatic ensemble cast. While the narrative structure and hit-or-miss humor draw some criticism, most viewers appreciate Jonathan Demme’s satirical take on mob tropes.
| Acting | Michelle Pfeiffer delivers a standout performance that anchors the film and rescues its weaker moments. | |
| Acting | Mercedes Ruehl and Dean Stockwell provide memorable, scene-stealing turns that enhance the film's satirical tone. | |
| Originality | The film effectively satirizes traditional mob movie tropes from a fresh, female-centric perspective. | |
| Humor | The humor is uneven, with a reliance on gags that some find tedious while others find charmingly eccentric. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is inconsistent, as the film struggles with a sluggish first half before gaining momentum toward the climax. |