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A Majority of One

1961Movie2 h 36 min

ComedyDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes67%65%

A romantic, wholesome comedy movie about history and society.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

That joyful hit of the stage is the big, bright delight of the screen !

A gentle love story about a Japanese businessman and widower, and a Brooklyn widow. But before a happy ending can ensue, they must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness.

Feels like

  • Classic Cross-Cultural Romance
  • Post-War Historical Drama
  • Gentle Social Commentary
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Tolerance and Forgiveness
  • Mid-Century American Cinema
  • Quiet Emotional Depth
  • Educational Perspective
  • Family-Friendly Drama

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
Written by
Leonard Spigelgass
Produced by
Mervyn LeRoy
Music by
Max Steiner

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Facts

December 27, 1961 · 2 h 36 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
December 27, 1961
Runtime
2 h 36 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese, Yiddish
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Majority of One?"

Questions about A Majority of One

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Majority of One?

YouTube TV

In the United States, A Majority of One streams on YouTube TV.

Is A Majority of One worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Is A Majority of One okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will A Majority of One make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is A Majority of One good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.