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Tillie and Gus

1933Movie58 min

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–69%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, brutality or scares.

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Story

Tillie and Augustus Winterbottom are thought to be missionaries when they arrive to find Phineas Pratt trying cheat the Sheridans out of her father's inheritance, including a ferry franchise and a boat. The only way to keep the franchise is to win a race against Pratt's boat.

Feels like

  • Classic Screwball Comedy
  • Family Inheritance Plot
  • Lighthearted Farce
  • Old Hollywood Charm
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Boating Race
  • Deception & Revelation

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Francis Martin

Everyone

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Facts

October 13, 1933 · 58 min · Comedy

Released
October 13, 1933
Runtime
58 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Tillie and Gus worth watching?"

Questions about Tillie and Gus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Tillie and Gus worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Tillie and Gus okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Tillie and Gus make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tillie and Gus?

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.