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The Jackpot

1950Movie1 h 25 minNR

Comedy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–62%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–62%

Summary

Bill Lawrence wins a bevy of prizes from a radio program, but ends up having to sell them in order to pay the taxes incurred.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Walter Lang
Written by
Phoebe Ephron, John McNulty, Henry Ephron
Produced by
Samuel G. Engel
Music by
Lionel Newman

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 1950 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
November 1, 1950
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Jackpot worth watching?"

Questions about The Jackpot

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Jackpot worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Jackpot okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Jackpot make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Jackpot?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.