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Babbitt

1934Movie1 h 14 minNR

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–33%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Summary

Middle aged George F. Babbitt is a leading citizen in the town of Zenith, the fastest growing community in America according to its town sign. George is a large part of that growth as a property developer and realtor.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
William Keighley
Written by
Sinclair Lewis, Mary C. McCall, Jr.
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein

Everyone

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Facts

December 8, 1934 · 1 h 14 min · NR

Released
December 8, 1934
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Babbitt worth watching?"

Questions about Babbitt

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Babbitt worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6).

Is Babbitt okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Babbitt plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.