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The Slammin' Salmon

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A restaurant owner (Michael Clarke Duncan) pits members of his wait staff against one another in a competition to make the largest amount of cash in one night.
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Critics Consensus

Potty humor and juvenile antics keep this workplace comedy from being particularly funny or memorable.

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Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Dec 11, 2009
1/4
Thirteen-year-old boys big enough to sneak into R-rated movies are presumably the prime audience for this witless comedy from the Broken Lizard troupe. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times Dec 11, 2009
2.5/5
It has its share of funny moments. But it also has its share of tired ones. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Dec 11, 2009
2/4
Much of the film's humor hovers around crotch level. If jokes about mental illness, terminal disease and sex with orangutans sound funny to you, go for it. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Aug 12, 2010
2/4
...sporadically funny yet hopelessly uneven... Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker MSN.com Apr 18, 2010
... a warmed-over blend of bathroom humor, backstabbing shenanigans and humiliation. Go to Full Review Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media Apr 16, 2010
2/5
The ensemble cast is fresh-faced and ready to embarrass themselves with an endless string of vulgar, profanity-filled, and sex-related dialogue, even if they aren't quite ready to deal with adult relationships or emotions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Matty D @RT82020921 Aug 22, 2026 Don't over think this one, just make sure you smoke a lung or two before viewing to watch it as thw creators intended. in that state, its genius. 🫡 See more Alex C @stormagain Aug 15, 2026 I like that the Broken Lizard guys clearly have a lot of fun making these movies. I enjoyed this one about as much as their other movies, that I've seen. It's a dumb comedy that's entertaining enough for 90mins. Worth the watch, if you like the Broken Lizard guys. See more Harry C @RT99835410 Jul 18, 2026 A hidden gem. The Broken Lizard guys do not get enough credit. This is a very underrated movie that many have missed. It is hilarious with excellent acting. The comedic timing is spot on. I can't believe there is no sequel, Michael Duncan Clark is amazing in this but his passing could be incorporated into a sequel with a new owner. It is a shame sites still prioritize critics when rating movies because if the last 10 years have proven anything its that they are always wrong. This movie is yet another example of this See more Jordan S. @jswez Mar 15, 2026 Way underrated in my opinion. This is possibly the funniest Broken Lizard film and Michael Duncan Clark kills it in this one! See more Julie T @RT15580580 Oct 7, 2025 Best movie ever made. My husband and I actually fell in love realizing my go to movie was Slammin salmon. Get out of her soup face.... dont you know youre suppose to blow on it first. Every day since we met we make a comment relating to this halarious movie! We bought it online and our movie was taken when in reality we watched it once a week together to laugh so hard it hurt! See more Nate C @Nate123 Jul 18, 2025 One of the funniest broken lizard projects ever See more Read all reviews
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Kevin Heffernan

Director

Michael Clarke Duncan

Cleon "Slammin" Salmon

Jay Chandrasekhar

Nuts

Kevin Heffernan

Rich

Paul Soter

Donnie

Steve Lemme

Connor

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The Slammin' Salmon

(Center L-R) Director Kevin Heffernan and Michael Clarke Duncan on the set of "The Slammin' Salmon." (L-R) Paul Soter as Donnie, April Bowlby as Mia, Jay Chandrasekhar as Nuts, Cobie Smulders as Tara and Steve Lemme as Connor in "The Slammin' Salmon." Jay Chandrasekhar as Nuts in "The Slammin' Salmon." Michael Clarke Duncan as Cleon "Slammin" Salmon in "The Slammin' Salmon." (L-R) Jeff Chase as Anthony, Kevin Heffernan as Rich and Carla Gallo as Stacy in "The Slammin' Salmon." (L-R) Jay Chandrasekhar as Nuts, Erik Stolhanske as Guy, April Bowlby as Mia, Paul Soter as Donnie, Cobie Smulders as Tara, Steve Lemme as Connor, Michael Clarke Duncan as Cleon "Slammin" Salmon and Kevin Heffernan as Rich in "The Slammin' Salmon." The Slammin' Salmon (2009) The Slammin' Salmon (2009) The Slammin' Salmon (2009) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A restaurant owner (Michael Clarke Duncan) pits members of his wait staff against one another in a competition to make the largest amount of cash in one night.
Director
Kevin Heffernan
Producer
Kevin Heffernan, Richard Perello
Screenwriter
Jay Chandrasekhar
Distributor
Anchor Bay
Production Co
Broken Lizard Productions
Rating
R (Pervasive Language|Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 11, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 28, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.6K
Runtime
1h 38m
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