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The Trouble with Harry

1955·Movie
1h 39min·PG

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some situational comedy and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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A different kind of kick-the-bucket comedy!

In a quiet Vermont village, a corpse creates unexpected chaos as several townspeople each believe they may be to blame.
Dark ComedySmall TownMysteryHitchcockianQuirky CharactersSocial SatireNostalgicSituational Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Trouble with Harry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Trouble with Harry legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Trouble with Harry worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 74). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Trouble with Harry rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Trouble with Harry?

1 h 39 min

The Trouble with Harry runs 1 h 39 min.

Is The Trouble with Harry based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Trouble with Harry?

Critics81
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate The Trouble with Harry higher (81) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Trouble with Harry a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$7 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is The Trouble with Harry in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Trouble with Harry?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Trouble with Harry in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Trouble with Harry use?

Accidental MurderAnd StarringDeadpan SnarkerRunning GagBeta CoupleAsshole VictimBlack Comedy RapeHollywood New EnglandChekhov's GunUnusually Uninteresting SightEverybody Did It"Shaggy Dog" Storyand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Trouble with Harry, including Accidental Murder, And Starring, Deadpan Snarker.