Name: 1941
Genre: Comedy, War
Released: 1979-12-14
Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, Lorraine Gary, Murray Hamilton

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In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.

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Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Written by: Robert Zemeckis, John Milius, Bob Gale
Produced by: Buzz Feitshans
Music by: John Williams

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December 14, 1979 · 1 h 58 min · PG

Released: December 14, 1979
Runtime: 1 h 58 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, War
Original language: English
Also spoken: German, Spanish, Japanese
Made in: United States
Budget: $35 million
Box office: $95 million
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream 1941?

Fawesome

Sony Pictures Core

In the United States, 1941 streams on Sony Pictures Core, and it is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is 1941 worth watching?

45

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 37%, and Metacritic 34). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is 1941 okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will 1941 make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).