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History of the World: Part I

1981Movie1 h 32 minR

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic477.1Rotten Tomatoes62%81%

A campy comedy movie about history and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or romance.

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Story

Ten million years in the making. The truth, the whole truth, and everything, but the truth!

An uproarious version of history that proves nothing is sacred – not even the Roman Empire, the French Revolution and the Spanish Inquisition.

Feels like

  • Historical Spoof
  • Satirical Comedy
  • Physical Humor
  • Camp & Ironic
  • Absurdist Situations
  • Social Commentary
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Broad Appeal

Cast

24 of 71

Crew

Directed by
Mel Brooks
Written by
Mel Brooks
Produced by
Mel Brooks
Music by
John Morris

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 12, 1981 · 1 h 32 min · R

Released
June 12, 1981
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Latin
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Cameo Cluster, Got Me Doing It, Author Appeal +9

  • Cameo Cluster
  • Got Me Doing It
  • Author Appeal
  • Overly Long Gag
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Adolf Hitlarious
  • Karma Houdini
  • Camp Gay
  • Just a Stupid Accent
  • Groin Attack
  • Deus ex Machina
  • Identical Stranger

12 of 76 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream History of the World: Part I?"

Questions about History of the World: Part I

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream History of the World: Part I?

In the United States, you can rent or buy History of the World: Part I from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

Is History of the World: Part I worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 47). Audiences rate it higher (73 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is History of the World: Part I okay for kids?

RStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will History of the World: Part I make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch History of the World: Part I?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was History of the World: Part I a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$32 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $32 million worldwide, 3.2 times its budget.

What tropes does History of the World: Part I use?

Cameo ClusterGot Me Doing ItAuthor AppealOverly Long GagBreaking the Fourth WallAdolf HitlariousKarma HoudiniCamp GayJust a Stupid AccentGroin AttackDeus ex MachinaIdentical Strangerand 64 more

TV Tropes lists 76 tropes for it, including Cameo Cluster, Got Me Doing It, and Author Appeal.