Queenpins

Queenpins

Year: 2021

Runtime: 110 min

Language: English

Directors: Aron Gaudet, Gita Pullapilly

Echo Score: 52

Budget: $7M

ComedyCrime

Suburban homemaker Connie and her friend JoJo transform their passion for couponing into a surprisingly profitable venture. What starts as a hobby soon escalates into a large-scale counterfeiting operation, raking in millions from unsuspecting businesses. As a persistent postal inspector and a bumbling supermarket security officer begin to investigate, these unlikely criminals find themselves at the center of a pink-collar crime spree and must deal with the complications of their rising notoriety.

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1

Connie's Reality Shift

A group of FBI agents crashes into Connie Kaminski's home, startling her. This dramatic entrance marks the beginning of chaos in her life, but she reflects on how it all began nearly a year earlier.

2

Unemployment Struggles

Back then, Connie is unemployed and trying to manage her finances by expertly using coupons. Her husband, Rick, an IRS agent, doesn't support her at-home efforts and frequently pushes her to find conventional work.

3

Heartbreak of a Miscarriage

Connie and Rick face a heartbreaking setback in their journey to parenthood when Connie suffers a miscarriage. This emotional turbulence adds to their financial burdens stemming from costly fertility treatments.

4

JoJo's Identity Theft

Connie's best friend, JoJo, struggles with life after having her identity stolen. This issue leaves her in a tough job market, forcing JoJo to get creative by making YouTube videos to earn some money.

5

Complaint Leads to Inspiration

After a rough day, Connie sends a complaint to General Mills about stale Wheaties. To her surprise, she receives a coupon for a free box, which inspires her to write more letters of complaint for profit.

6

Trip to Mexico

Connie and JoJo plan a trip to Mexico to source more coupons directly. Their mission is to collect these valuable coupons to help women in similar financial predicaments back home.

Mexico
7

Team Up with Locals

In Mexico, they meet a couple, Alejandro and Rosa, who help them by trading unused coupons. This partnership gives rise to their new business, 'Savvy Super Saver', targeting their couponing efforts.

Mexico
8

Ken Miller's Investigation

Ken Miller, who monitors coupon fraud in Carson City, starts noticing unusual coupon activity. His serious demeanor masks his own loneliness at home as he investigates the women's growing operation.

Carson City
9

Consulting with a Hacker

To navigate the complexities of their new enterprise, Connie and JoJo reach out to Tempe Tina, the hacker who stole JoJo's identity. Tina advises them on discretion and how to utilize JoJo's cosmetics brand as a false front for their business.

10

Luxury Spending Spree

After six months of success, Connie and JoJo start making extravagant purchases, including luxury cars and firearms. The pressure mounts as they realize they've made dubious financial choices with their newfound wealth.

11

Fertility Clinic Plans

JoJo introduces Connie to a fertility clinic for another chance at motherhood. Connie decides to use an anonymous donor, complicating her already strained marriage with Rick.

12

Escalating Investigation

As Ken collaborates with Simon from the post office, their investigation into Connie and JoJo's activities deepens. They gather evidence that leads to a tightening net around the women.

13

Arrest and Consequences

Connie and JoJo are captured by law enforcement. While JoJo quickly secures bail, Connie receives only criticism from Rick, prompting her to initiate divorce proceedings due to feeling unsupported.

14

Trial and Sentencing

The women face trial for their illegal activities, resulting in JoJo's ten-day sentence and Connie's eleven-month sentence. The outcome highlights the seriousness of their couponing venture gone awry.

15

New Beginnings

In the aftermath, major corporations opt to drop the case quietly, much to Ken’s disappointment. JoJo relocates to Montenegro with Earl, while Connie, despite her situation, remains hopeful about her future and embraces her pregnancy.

Montenegro

Last Updated: November 02, 2024 at 13:41

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