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1941

1979·Movie
1h 58min·NR
45
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, very funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Breakneck and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

History, war, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and sound design

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

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Soon the screen will be bombarded by the most explosive barrage of クソッ ever filmed.

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
War ComedyHistorical FarceEnsemble CastSlapstickChaotic HumorSatiricalOver-the-TopHollywood ClassicHigh Production Value

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream 1941 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 1941 worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is 1941 rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is 1941?

1 h 58 min

1941 runs 1 h 58 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on 1941?

Critics36
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate 1941 higher (55) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was 1941 a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$95 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $95 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is 1941 in?

EnglishGermanSpanishJapanese

It was made in English, with some German, Spanish, Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch 1941?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for 1941 in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.