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Folly to Be Wise

1952Movie1 h 31 min

Comedy
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

A newly-arrived army chaplain is put in charge of camp entertainment and has the idea of putting on a Brains Trust with local notables.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Frank Launder
Written by
Frank Launder, John Dighton
Produced by
Sidney Gilliat, Frank Launder
Music by
John Cox

Everyone

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Facts

December 4, 1952 · 1 h 31 min · Comedy

Released
December 4, 1952
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Folly to Be Wise?"

Questions about Folly to Be Wise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Folly to Be Wise?

It streams in 23 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Folly to Be Wise worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Folly to Be Wise okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Folly to Be Wise make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Folly to Be Wise?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.