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Ricochet

1961Movie1 h 0 min

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

An army sergeant blames himself for causing a rookie's death during training.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Marc Daniels
Written by
Adrian Spies, Bud Kay
Produced by
Aaron Spelling
Music by
Leith Stevens

Everyone

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

Facts

October 3, 1961 · 1 h 0 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
October 3, 1961
Runtime
1 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Clear My Name, Would Hurt a Child, Worthy Opponent +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Ricochet worth watching?"

Questions about Ricochet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ricochet worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Ricochet make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Ricochet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Ricochet use?

Clear My NameWould Hurt a ChildWorthy OpponentBut for Me, It Was TuesdayGunman with Three NamesStrawman News MediaThose Wacky NazisIntercontinuity CrossoverRoom Full of CrazySword FightMalcolm XeroxBig Badand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Clear My Name, Would Hurt a Child, and Worthy Opponent.