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Good Sam

1948Movie1 h 54 minNR

ComedyDrama
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes60%60%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes60%60%

Summary

Sam Clayton has a good heart and likes to help out people in need. In fact, he likes to help them out so much that he often finds himself broke and unable to help his own family buy the things they need--like a house.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Leo McCarey
Written by
Leo McCarey, Ken Englund, John D. Klorer
Produced by
Leo McCarey
Music by
Robert Emmett Dolan

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Facts

September 1, 1948 · 1 h 54 min · NR

Released
September 1, 1948
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Good Sam?"

Questions about Good Sam

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Good Sam?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Good Sam worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Good Sam okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Good Sam make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Good Sam good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.