Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- lazy sunday
- classic comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly agreed that continuing the Pink Panther series without Peter Sellers weakened the formula and produced an unsuccessful, poorly received farce.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Clifton Sleigh is deliberately selected as the world's worst detective yet repeatedly survives assassins and corrupt officials through obtuse incompetence.
The missing Inspector Clouseau is replaced by American detective Clifton Sleigh, framed as Clouseau's accidental counterpart.
The story's detective premise is linked to robbery and jewel-thief elements surrounding Clouseau's disappearance.
The film contrasts refined detective imagery with Sleigh's verbal obtuseness and broad mishaps, while a cameo turns a traditionally suave persona into physical farce.
Films like Curse of the Pink Panther, and why
The Pink Panther
shared slapstick detective comedy, mistaken identity, and escalating bungled investigations
A Shot in the Dark
shared comic crime capers, physical comedy, and eccentric detective characters
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
shared farcical mystery structure, jewel theft, and broad visual gags
Movie Details
- Director
- Blake Edwards
- Release Date
- 1983-08-12
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 4.6 / 10 (214)
Cast
- David Niven
- Robert Wagner
- Herbert Lom
- Joanna Lumley
- Capucine
- Robert Loggia
- Harvey Korman
- Burt Kwouk
- Ted Wass
- Roger Moore
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Curse of the Pink Panther about?
- A disastrously inept New York detective is sent to find the missing Inspector Clouseau and stumbles through a jewel-centered criminal conspiracy.
- What is Curse of the Pink Panther like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Curse of the Pink Panther as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Curse of the Pink Panther violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Curse of the Pink Panther as mild.
- What did critics think of Curse of the Pink Panther?
- Critics broadly agreed that continuing the Pink Panther series without Peter Sellers weakened the formula and produced an unsuccessful, poorly received farce.
- Which films are like Curse of the Pink Panther?
- Films with a similar feel include The Pink Panther, A Shot in the Dark, and The Pink Panther Strikes Again.
- How long is Curse of the Pink Panther?
- Curse of the Pink Panther runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Curse of the Pink Panther?
- In United States, Curse of the Pink Panther is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
