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The Kid from Brooklyn

1946·Movie
1h 53min·NR
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%69%
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes60%69%

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Funny, striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Sports and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

BEAUTY STACKED! TUNE PACKED!

Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
Classic Hollywood ComedyBoxing FarceRomantic ComedyUnderdog StoryFeel-Good EntertainmentCharacter Driven ComedyPhysical HumorMusical Comedy ElementsGolden Age Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Norman Z. McLeod
Written by:
Melville Shavelson, Don Hartman, Lynn Root
Produced by:
Samuel Goldwyn
Composed by:
Fred Lau, Jule Styne, Carmen Dragon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Kid from Brooklyn legally?

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The Kid from Brooklyn is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Kid from Brooklyn worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Kid from Brooklyn rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Kid from Brooklyn?

1 h 53 min

The Kid from Brooklyn runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Kid from Brooklyn?

Critics60
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see The Kid from Brooklyn much the same way.

What language is The Kid from Brooklyn in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Kid from Brooklyn?

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