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Calamity Jane

1953Movie1 h 41 minNR

Western
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic745.4Rotten Tomatoes73%87%

A romantic, wholesome western movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Warner Bros.' sky highest, smile widest, wild and woolliest Western of 'em all!

Sharpshooter Calamity Jane takes it upon herself to recruit a famous actress and bring her back to the local saloon, but jealousy soon gets in the way.

Feels like

  • Musical Western
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Showbiz
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Historical Setting
  • Upbeat
  • Family-Friendly
  • Strong Female Lead

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
David Butler
Written by
James O'Hanlon
Produced by
William Jacobs
Music by
Ray Heindorf, David Buttolph, Howard Jackson

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Facts

November 4, 1953 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
November 4, 1953
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

Tropes

No One Gets Left Behind, Actually Pretty Funny, Mirror Scare +9

  • No One Gets Left Behind
  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Mirror Scare
  • Tomboy and Girly Girl
  • Last-Second Word Swap
  • Dragged into Drag
  • Location Song
  • "Not So Different" Remark
  • What the Hell, Hero?
  • Beta Couple
  • Foreshadowing
  • Battle Couple

12 of 31 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Calamity Jane?"

Questions about Calamity Jane

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Where can I stream Calamity Jane?

Fawesome

In the United States, Calamity Jane is free with ads on Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Calamity Jane worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 74).

Is Calamity Jane okay for kids?

NR

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

Can I half-watch Calamity Jane?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Calamity Jane 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 Calamity Jane use?

No One Gets Left BehindActually Pretty FunnyMirror ScareTomboy and Girly GirlLast-Second Word SwapDragged into DragLocation Song"Not So Different" RemarkWhat the Hell, Hero?Beta CoupleForeshadowingBattle Coupleand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including No One Gets Left Behind, Actually Pretty Funny, and Mirror Scare.