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Movie poster: Drowning by Numbers (1988)
🎬 Movie

Drowning by Numbers

1988 · 119 min Comedy Crime Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1988
Country Netherlands, United Kingdom
Genre Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director Peter Greenaway
Runtime 119 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (189 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Peter Greenaway

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Joan Plowright

Joan Plowright

Cissie Colpitts

Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson

Cissie Colpitts (Daughter)

Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

Cissie Colpitts (Granddaughter)

Bernard Hill

Bernard Hill

Henry Madgett

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Bryan Pringle

Bryan Pringle

Jake

Trevor Cooper

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David Morrissey

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John Rogan

John Rogan

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Paul Mooney

Teigan

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