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You Never Can Tell

1951Movie1 h 18 minNR

Crime
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–92%

An intriguing, quirky fantasy movie about mystery and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, brutality or romance.

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Story

A picture for people who think they've seen EVERYTHING!

Retired army dog King inherits a fortune from his eccentric millionaire owner. But someone poisons him for his fortune. He gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice and protect the kind woman who used to look after him.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Mystery
  • Fantasy Comedy
  • Quirky Plot
  • Animal Protagonist
  • Lighthearted Crime
  • Charming & Whimsical
  • Golden Age Film
  • Redemption Story
  • Human-Animal Bond

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Lou Breslow
Written by
Lou Breslow, David Chandler
Produced by
Leonard Goldstein
Music by
Hans J. Salter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 23, 1951 · 1 h 18 min · NR

Released
September 23, 1951
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Fantasy, Crime, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is You Never Can Tell worth watching?"

Questions about You Never Can Tell

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is You Never Can Tell worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.9).

Is You Never Can Tell okay for kids?

NR

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

Will You Never Can Tell make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching You Never Can Tell?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.