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Catch-22

1973Movie28 min

Comedy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

Summary

Bombardier Yossarian is stationed on the small island of Pianosa during World War II. In addition to the enemy trying to kill him, Yossarian also has to endure the bureaucratic SNAFUs of group leaders and the insane antics of other 256th Squadron members. Failed television pilot for a sitcom adaptation of Joseph Heller’s satirical black comedy novel Catch-22.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Richard Quine
Written by
Joseph Heller, Hal Dresner
Produced by
Richard M. Bluel
Music by
Neal Hefti

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Facts

May 21, 1973 · 28 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
May 21, 1973
Runtime
28 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, War, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Adaptational Heroism, Adapted Out, Age Lift +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Catch-22 worth watching?"

Questions about Catch-22

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Catch-22 worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Catch-22 make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and satire (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Catch-22?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

What tropes does Catch-22 use?

Adaptational HeroismAdapted OutAge LiftAmbiguously JewishAnd StarringAnswer CutCatch-22 DilemmaComposite CharacterDemoted to ExtraThe Film of the BookHalf the Man He Used to BeMale Gazeand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Adaptational Heroism, Adapted Out, and Age Lift.