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The Frisco Kid

1979·Movie
1h 59min·PG
57
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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This kosher cowboy hasn't got a prayer -- but plenty of laughs.

Rabbi Avram arrives in Philadelphia from Poland en route to San Francisco where he will be a congregation's new rabbi. An innocent and inexperienced traveller, he is tricked by con men to pay for the trip to go west, then they leave him and his belongings scattered along a deserted road. He is befriended by a stranger, Tommy, who is a bank robber and have many adventures during their journey.
Western ComedyOdd Couple FriendshipCulture ClashInnocence vs. ExperienceSlapstick HumorFeel-Good MovieEpisodic Adventures1800s AmericaGentle Humor

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Frisco Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Frisco Kid legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Frisco Kid worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Frisco Kid rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Frisco Kid?

1 h 59 min

The Frisco Kid runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Frisco Kid?

Critics46
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Frisco Kid higher (71) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Frisco Kid a box office hit?

Budget$9 million
Box office$9 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $9 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is The Frisco Kid in?

EnglishYiddish

It was made in English, with some Yiddish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Frisco Kid?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Frisco Kid in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Frisco Kid use?

Actually, That's My AssistantArtistic License – ReligionAvenging the VillainBig Damn HeroesBraids, Beads and BuckskinsThe GunslingerSettle for SiblingTonto TalkHe Cleans Up NicelyJerk with a Heart of GoldHonor Before ReasonMistaken for Afterlifeand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Frisco Kid, including Actually, That's My Assistant, Artistic License – Religion, Avenging the Villain.