EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 48 MIN
House of Lynn - 279 - The Whole Nine Yards
from Houselights: A Film Director Podcast · host The Nerd Party
The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 crime farce that pairs Bruce Willis' comeback with Matthew Perry’s comedic peak. This underrated gem explores a zany suburban tale of hitmen, marriage schemes, and contract killers. Willis, fresh off The Sixth Sense, and Perry, in his Friends fame, deliver standout performances alongside Amanda Peet and Michael Clark Duncan. The film’s improvisational vibe and quirky energy are enhanced by its memorable visual style and jazzy score. Despite lukewarm critical reception, it grossed over $100 million worldwide, proving its appeal as a hidden treasure in the comedy-crime genre.
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The Whole Nine Yards is a 2000 crime farce that pairs Bruce Willis' comeback with Matthew Perry’s comedic peak. This underrated gem explores a zany suburban tale of hitmen, marriage schemes, and contract killers. Willis, fresh off The Sixth Sense, and Perry, in his Friends fame, deliver standout performances alongside Amanda Peet and Michael Clark Duncan. The film’s improvisational vibe and quirky energy are enhanced by its memorable visual style and jazzy score. Despite lukewarm critical reception, it grossed over $100 million worldwide, proving its appeal as a hidden treasure in the comedy-crime genre.
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House of Lynn - 279 - The Whole Nine Yards
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