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Donovan's Reef

1963Movie1 h 49 minNR

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes67%75%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic64–Rotten Tomatoes67%75%

Summary

After her great aunt's death, a high-society woman arrives on a Hawaiian island in search of the heir - the father she has never met.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
John Ford
Written by
James Edward Grant, Frank S. Nugent, Edmund Beloin
Produced by
John Ford
Music by
Cyril J. Mockridge

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 12, 1963 · 1 h 49 min · NR

Released
June 12, 1963
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
34 countries

Tropes

Freudian Slip, Good Shepherd, The Jeeves +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Donovan's Reef?"

Questions about Donovan's Reef

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Donovan's Reef?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Donovan's Reef from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Donovan's Reef worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Donovan's Reef okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Donovan's Reef make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Donovan's Reef good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Donovan's Reef use?

Freudian SlipGood ShepherdThe JeevesBlack ComedyPass the PopcornTitle DropRip TailoringDefrosting Ice QueenMy Fist Forgives YouGone Horribly RightSlap-Slap-KissYou Have GOT to Be Kidding Me!and 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Freudian Slip, Good Shepherd, and The Jeeves.