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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

1968Movie2 h 24 minG

Family
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic646.1Rotten Tomatoes70%71%

A heartwarming, awe-inspiring family movie about family and fantasy, with standout score.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for big ideas, scares or brutality.

Movies with

Story

The most fantasmagorical musical entertainment in the history of everything!

A hapless inventor finally finds success with a flying car, which a dictator from a foreign government sets out to take for himself.

Feels like

  • Whimsical Family Musical
  • Classic Adventure Story
  • Magical & Inventive
  • Childhood Nostalgia
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Good vs. Evil Narrative
  • Iconic Songs
  • Visual Spectacle

Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
Ken Hughes
Written by
Roald Dahl, Ian Fleming, Ken Hughes
Produced by
Albert R. Broccoli
Music by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman

Everyone

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

Facts

December 17, 1968 · 2 h 24 min · G

Released
December 17, 1968
Runtime
2 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$8 million
Available in
134 countries

Tropes

Of Corsets Sexy, Not Distracted by the Sexy, Driving into a Truck +9

  • Of Corsets Sexy
  • Not Distracted by the Sexy
  • Driving into a Truck
  • Black Comedy
  • Counterpoint Duet
  • Attack! Attack... Retreat! Retreat!
  • Creator Thumbprint
  • Disproportionate Retribution
  • Cool Boat
  • Pet's Homage Name
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Steampunk

12 of 156 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?"

Questions about Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

PrimeThe RokuHooplaAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TVAmazon MX Player

In the United States, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 8 other countries.

Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Chitty Chitty Bang Bang okay for kids?

GDisturbing imagery

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

Will Chitty Chitty Bang Bang make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Chitty Chitty Bang Bang?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$8 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 75% of its budget.

What tropes does Chitty Chitty Bang Bang use?

Of Corsets SexyNot Distracted by the SexyDriving into a TruckBlack ComedyCounterpoint DuetAttack! Attack... Retreat! Retreat!Creator ThumbprintDisproportionate RetributionCool BoatPet's Homage NameVery Loosely Based on a True StorySteampunkand 144 more

TV Tropes lists 156 tropes for it, including Of Corsets Sexy, Not Distracted by the Sexy, and Driving into a Truck.