Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- breezy
- irreverent
- family movie night
- lazy weekend
What critics said
Critics broadly found Steve Martin committed to the role but judged the update unable to recapture the distinctive comic character and charm of the earlier films.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The stolen Pink Panther diamond ring motivates the investigation and pursuit.
Clouseau's maladroit methods and scarce understanding of the case nevertheless create unexpected investigative progress.
Dreyfus appoints Clouseau despite his obvious lack of suitability, turning police hierarchy into a source of farce.
The coach is murdered before thousands of spectators at a World Cup semi-final.
Films like The Pink Panther, and why
The Naked Gun
shared slapstick detective comedy, bumbling investigator, and mystery plot
Johnny English
shared broad physical comedy, eccentric police protagonists, and crime investigation
The Man Who Knew Too Little
shared remake structure, comic detective duo, and farcical crime-solving
Movie Details
- Director
- Shawn Levy
- Release Date
- 2006-02-10
- Runtime
- 93 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (2210)
Cast
- Steve Martin
- Jean Reno
- Kevin Kline
- Beyoncé
- Emily Mortimer
- Henry Czerny
- Kristin Chenoweth
- Roger Rees
- Philip Goodwin
- Henri Garcin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- 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 The Pink Panther about?
- A disastrously clumsy French detective chases a stolen diamond and a killer while his superior quietly pursues an agenda of his own.
- What is The Pink Panther like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Pink Panther as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Pink Panther violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Pink Panther as mild.
- What did critics think of The Pink Panther?
- Critics broadly found Steve Martin committed to the role but judged the update unable to recapture the distinctive comic character and charm of the earlier films.
- Which films are like The Pink Panther?
- Films with a similar feel include The Naked Gun, Johnny English, and The Man Who Knew Too Little.
- How long is The Pink Panther?
- The Pink Panther runs 93 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Pink Panther?
- In United States, The Pink Panther is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex.
