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My Man Godfrey

1936Movie1 h 35 minNR

Comedy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic826.7Rotten Tomatoes97%90%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about family and class and money, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Butler! FOR THE COCK-EYEDEST FAMILY in the WHOLE WORLD!...and the butler-blonde battle was on!

Fifth Avenue socialite Irene Bullock needs a "forgotten man" to win a scavenger hunt, and no one is more forgotten than Godfrey Park, who resides in a dump by the East River. Irene hires Godfrey as a servant for her riotously unhinged family, to the chagrin of her spoiled sister, Cornelia, who tries her best to get Godfrey fired. As Irene falls for her new butler, Godfrey turns the tables and teaches the frivolous Bullocks a lesson or two.

Feels like

  • Screwball Comedy
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Social Satire
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Class Conflict
  • Quirky Characters
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Optimistic
  • Family Dynamics

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Gregory La Cava
Written by
Morrie Ryskind, Eric S. Hatch
Produced by
Charles R. Rogers
Music by
Charles Previn

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Facts

September 2, 1936 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
September 2, 1936
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United States
Budget
$575,375
Box office
$684,200
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Bribing the Homeless, Last-Minute Hookup, Scavenger Hunt +9

  • Bribing the Homeless
  • Last-Minute Hookup
  • Scavenger Hunt
  • Looped Lyrics
  • Hangover Sensitivity
  • The Thing That Would Not Leave
  • Heartbroken Badass
  • Clueless Chick-Magnet
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Brutal Honesty
  • Surrounded by Idiots
  • Literal-Minded

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Man Godfrey?"

Questions about My Man Godfrey

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Man Godfrey?

PrimeJustWatch TV FreeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFlixHousePure FlixPluto TV

In the United States, My Man Godfrey streams on Prime, Pure Flix, FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Dove, and it is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Pluto TV, Plex, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Cineverse, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is My Man Godfrey worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is My Man Godfrey okay for kids?

NR

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

Will My Man Godfrey make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is My Man Godfrey good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

What tropes does My Man Godfrey use?

Bribing the HomelessLast-Minute HookupScavenger HuntLooped LyricsHangover SensitivityThe Thing That Would Not LeaveHeartbroken BadassClueless Chick-MagnetOh, Crap!Brutal HonestySurrounded by IdiotsLiteral-Mindedand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Bribing the Homeless, Last-Minute Hookup, and Scavenger Hunt.