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The Girl He Left Behind

1956·Movie
1h 43min·NR
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Growing up, history, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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A couple of teenagers and their kiss-and-run battle!

A young man is drafted and goes through the rigors of basic training, ultimately discovering the experience is also character-building. Director David Butler's 1956 film stars '50s teen favorites Tab Hunter and Natalie Wood, with supporting roles played by Jim Backus, Jessie Royce Landis, Murray Hamilton, Henry Jones, James Garner, Alan King, Ernestine Wade, David Janssen and Raymond Bailey.
1950s DramaMilitary TrainingComing-of-AgeClassic HollywoodCharacter DevelopmentPatriotic ThemesRomantic UndertonesNostalgicYouthful JourneyTransformative Experience

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Girl He Left Behind legally?

The Girl He Left Behind is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Girl He Left Behind worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Girl He Left Behind rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Girl He Left Behind?

1 h 43 min

The Girl He Left Behind runs 1 h 43 min.

What language is The Girl He Left Behind in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Girl He Left Behind?

5AUCANZROUS

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