I Like Killing Flies_
In the cramped, cluttered confines of Shopsin’s, a legendary hole-in-the-wall diner in New York’s Greenwich Village, eccentric chef Kenny Shopsin holds court—serving up an absurdly massive menu alongside his razor-sharp wit and unfiltered philosophies on life, food, and human nature. As the family-run institution faces a forced relocation, this intimate documentary captures the controlled chaos of Kenny’s world, where every customer is a character and every meal is a performance. A love letter to stubborn individuality and the art of doing things your own way.
Starring
Kenny Shopsin, Eve Shopsin, Calvin Trillin
Box Office
$14K
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
I Like Killing Flies was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
In the cramped, cluttered confines of Shopsin’s, a legendary hole-in-the-wall diner in New York’s Greenwich Village, eccentric chef Kenny Shopsin holds court...
I Like Killing Flies is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 20m.
CAST (5)
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Kenny Shopsin
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Eve Shopsin
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Calvin Trillin
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Michael Fishman
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John A. Papa
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BOX OFFICE
$14K
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (26 votes)
Box Office
$14,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is I Like Killing Flies about?
In the cramped, cluttered confines of Shopsin’s, a legendary hole-in-the-wall diner in New York’s Greenwich Village, eccentric chef Kenny Shopsin holds court—serving up an absurdly massive menu alongside his razor-sharp wit and unfiltered philosophies on life, food, and human nature. As the family-run institution faces a forced relocation, this intimate documentary captures the controlled chaos of Kenny’s world, where every customer is a character and every meal is a performance. A love letter to stubborn individuality and the art of doing things your own way.
How long is I Like Killing Flies?
I Like Killing Flies has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in I Like Killing Flies?
The cast of I Like Killing Flies includes Kenny Shopsin, Eve Shopsin, Calvin Trillin, Michael Fishman, John A. Papa.
How much did I Like Killing Flies make at the box office?
I Like Killing Flies earned $14,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of I Like Killing Flies?
I Like Killing Flies has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 26 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary