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The Awful Truth

1937Movie1 h 31 minNR

ComedyRomance
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic877.1Rotten Tomatoes94%87%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Danger! Wild woman on the loose!

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

Feels like

  • Screwball Comedy
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Sophisticated Wit
  • Romantic Entanglements
  • Divorce & Remarriage
  • Quirky Characters
  • Deception & Mischief
  • Optimistic Tone

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Leo McCarey
Written by
Viña Delmar
Produced by
Leo McCarey
Music by
Morris Stoloff, Ben Oakland

Everyone

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Facts

October 21, 1937 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
October 21, 1937
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$600,000
Box office
$3 million
Available in
66 countries

Tropes

Amicably Separated, Battle Butler, Belligerent Sexual Tension +9

  • Amicably Separated
  • Battle Butler
  • Belligerent Sexual Tension
  • Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario
  • Country Mouse
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Sexy Discretion Shot
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Not with Them for the Money
  • Lying Finger Cross
  • Perilous Marriage Proposal
  • My Beloved Smother

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Awful Truth?"

Questions about The Awful Truth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Awful Truth?

The Roku

In the United States, The Awful Truth is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is The Awful Truth worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is The Awful Truth okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Awful Truth make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Awful Truth 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 The Awful Truth use?

Amicably SeparatedBattle ButlerBelligerent Sexual TensionBreak-Up/Make-Up ScenarioCountry MousePretty in MinkSexy Discretion ShotGreen-Eyed MonsterNot with Them for the MoneyLying Finger CrossPerilous Marriage ProposalMy Beloved Smotherand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Amicably Separated, Battle Butler, and Belligerent Sexual Tension.