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The Good Companions

1933Movie1 h 53 min

ComedyRomance
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A wholesome, hopeful romance movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

JOY! MUSIC! MIRTH! "WORTHY OF THE HONOUR of being the first talking picture seen in public by the King and Queen."

Film musical taken from JB Priestley's novel about three musicians joining together to save a failing concert party, the Dinky Doos.

Feels like

  • Classic Musical
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Showbiz Story
  • Found Family
  • Optimistic Narrative
  • Charming & Witty
  • British Cinema
  • Literary Adaptation
  • Uplifting

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Victor Saville
Written by
J. B. Priestley, Angus MacPhail, Ian Dalrymple
Produced by
Michael Balcon, T.A. Welsh
Music by
George Posford

Everyone

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

Facts

February 28, 1933 · 1 h 53 min · Romance, Comedy, Music

Released
February 28, 1933
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Good Companions worth watching?"

Questions about The Good Companions

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Good Companions worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Good Companions okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Good Companions make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is The Good Companions good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.