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The Billion Dollar Hobo

1977·Movie
1h 36min·G
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Where to watch

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

Clear the tracks! It's a 100 laffs-a-minute runaway as Tim goes tramping with a locomotive and a canine keeper!

Vernon Praiseworthy is a clumsy but lovable dope who stands to inherit his uncle's fortune. The condition is that he travel the rails as a penniless hobo just as his uncle did in the dark days of the depression. That seems simple enough until he gets involved in a dog-napping plot. Written by Jerry Roberts
Hobo Adventure1970s ComedyLightheartedFamily-FriendlySlapstickSocial CommentaryEccentric CharactersHistorical Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Stuart E. McGowan
Written by:
Tim Conway, Stuart E. McGowan, Roger Beatty
Produced by:
Eric Weston, Eric Weston, Dorrell McGowan
Composed by:
Michael Leonard

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Billion Dollar Hobo legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloPlexFawesomeScreenPixTubi TV

The Billion Dollar Hobo is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Billion Dollar Hobo worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 4.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Billion Dollar Hobo rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is The Billion Dollar Hobo?

1 h 36 min

The Billion Dollar Hobo runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is The Billion Dollar Hobo in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Billion Dollar Hobo?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Billion Dollar Hobo in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.