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The Belles of St Trinian's

1954Movie1 h 31 minNR

Comedy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

The unruly schoolgirls of St Trinian's are more interested in men and mischief than homework and hockey. But greater trouble than ever beckons when the arrival at the school of Princess Fatima of Makyad coincides with the return of recently expelled Arabella Fritton, who has the kidnap of a prize racehorse on her mind.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Frank Launder
Written by
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder, Val Valentine
Produced by
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Music by
Malcolm Arnold

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Facts

September 28, 1954 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
September 28, 1954
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
32 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Corrupt the Cutie, Go Among Mad People, Villain Protagonist +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Belles of St Trinian's?"

Questions about The Belles of St Trinian's

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Where can I stream The Belles of St Trinian's?

BFI Player

In the United States, The Belles of St Trinian's streams on BFI Player. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is The Belles of St Trinian's worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.7).

Is The Belles of St Trinian's okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Belles of St Trinian's make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Belles of St Trinian's?

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.

What tropes does The Belles of St Trinian's use?

Corrupt the CutieGo Among Mad PeopleVillain ProtagonistEnfant TerribleBlack-and-Gray MoralityBerserk ButtonInspired by…Only Sane ManThe CaperHonest John's DealershipEarly Instalment WeirdnessCatholic Schoolgirls Ruleand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Corrupt the Cutie, Go Among Mad People, and Villain Protagonist.