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Auntie Mame

1958Movie2 h 23 minNR

81

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Rotten Tomatoes

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and history, with standout performances and dialogue.

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 or brutality.

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Story

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Mame Dennis, a progressive and independent woman of the 1920s, is left to care for her nephew Patrick after his wealthy father dies. Conflict ensues when the executor of the father's estate objects to the aunt's lifestyle and tries to force her to send Patrick to prep school.

Feels like

Quirky
Optimistic
Progressive
1920s
Found Family
Eccentric Protagonist
Liberated Woman
Sophisticated Comedy
Classic Hollywood

Crew

Directed by: Morton DaCosta
Written by: Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Patrick Dennis
Produced by: Morton DaCosta
Music by: Bronislau Kaper

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Facts

December 4, 1958 · 2 h 23 min · NR

Released: December 4, 1958
Runtime: 2 h 23 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: French
Made in: United States
Available in: 29 countries
Keywords: based on novel or book

Tropes

Smug Snake, Lady Drunk, Vitriolic Best Buds +9

Smug Snake
Lady Drunk
Vitriolic Best Buds
Uncle Pennybags
The Show Must Go Wrong
Blitz Evacuees
Jerkass Has a Point
Paper-Thin Disguise
Heterosexual Life-Partners
Foreign Queasine
Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
Accidental Misnaming

12 of 57 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Auntie Mame?"

Questions about Auntie Mame

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Where can I stream Auntie Mame?

In the United States, Auntie Mame streams on YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Auntie Mame worth watching?

81

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%).

Is Auntie Mame okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Auntie Mame make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Auntie Mame?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

What tropes does Auntie Mame use?

Smug SnakeLady DrunkVitriolic Best BudsUncle PennybagsThe Show Must Go WrongBlitz EvacueesJerkass Has a PointPaper-Thin DisguiseHeterosexual Life-PartnersForeign QueasineBitch in Sheep's ClothingAccidental Misnamingand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Smug Snake, Lady Drunk, and Vitriolic Best Buds.