Name: The Kissing Bandit
Genre: Western, Comedy, Music, Romance
Released: 1948-11-14
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Cast: Frank Sinatra, Kathryn Grayson, J. Carrol Naish, Mildred Natwick, Mikhail Rasumny

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Ricardo, the milquetoast son of a Mexican bandit, would rather lead a quiet life in Boston. But the family would rather that he follow in his father's footsteps and become "The Kissing Bandit".

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Directed by: László Benedek
Written by: John Briard Harding, Isobel Lennart
Produced by: Joe Pasternak
Music by: George Stoll, Nacio Herb Brown

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Facts

November 14, 1948 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released: November 14, 1948
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Western, Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 4 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Kissing Bandit?"

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Where can I stream The Kissing Bandit?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Kissing Bandit from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Kissing Bandit worth watching?

47

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.3).

Is The Kissing Bandit okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Kissing Bandit make me laugh?

Light

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

Is The Kissing Bandit good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.