Animal Crackers

1930·Movie
1h 38min·NR
IMDb7.4Metacritic776.3Rotten Tomatoes97%89%

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Animal Crackers fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and absurdist humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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The well-known explorer and hunter Captain Spaulding has just returned from Africa, and is being welcomed home with a lavish party at the estate of influential society matron Mrs. Rittenhouse when a valuable painting goes missing. The intrepid Captain Spaulding attempts to solve the crime with the help of his silly secretary Horatio Jamison, while sparring with the anarchic Signor Emanuel Ravelli and his nutty sidekick The Professor.
Classic Screwball ComedyMarx Brothers FilmVaudeville HumorWordplay & PunsSlapstick ComedyAbsurdist SituationsMusical NumbersIconic PerformancesRapid-Fire JokesGolden Age Hollywood

Crew

Directed by:
Victor Heerman, Pierre Collings
Written by:
Harry Ruby, Morrie Ryskind, Morrie Ryskind
Composed by:
Max Reese, Ernest Zatorsky

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Animal Crackers

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Where can I stream Animal Crackers legally?

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Animal Crackers is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Animal Crackers worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 97%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Animal Crackers rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Animal Crackers?

1 h 38 min

Animal Crackers runs 1 h 38 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Animal Crackers?

Critics87
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Animal Crackers higher (87) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Animal Crackers in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Animal Crackers?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Animal Crackers in 129 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Animal Crackers use?

Cartoon Bug-SprayerHurricane of PunsGreat White HunterI Am SpartacusFilthVisual PunBowdlerizationBreathless Non SequiturAside CommentInconsistent SpellingHollywood NativesThe Pirates Who Don't Do Anythingand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Animal Crackers, including Cartoon Bug-Sprayer, Hurricane of Puns, Great White Hunter.

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