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DOCUMENTARY . 2004 . 1h 20m . 7.1/10

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
7.1/10
Rating
$14K
Box Office
1h 20m
Runtime
2004
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Kenny Shopsin stars as Self in I Like Killing Flies.
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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)

KS
Kenny Shopsin
Self
ES
Eve Shopsin
Self
Calvin Trillin
Calvin Trillin
Self
Michael Fishman
Michael Fishman
Self
JA
John A. Papa
Self

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.

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Documentary
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