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Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

1967·Movie
1h 48min·NR
72
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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy4

World

Society, history, and politics

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

A love story of today.

A couple's attitudes are challenged when their daughter brings home a fiancé who is black.
1960sRace RelationsSocial CommentaryInterracial MarriageFamily DramaHistorical ContextThought-ProvokingClassic FilmGroundbreaking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Guess Who's Coming to Dinner legally?

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner is included with a subscription to Philo and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also 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 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

1 h 48 min

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Critics67
Audiences79

Not quite. Audiences rate Guess Who's Coming to Dinner higher (79) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Guess Who's Coming to Dinner a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$57 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $57 million worldwide, 14.2 times its budget.

What language is Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Guess Who's Coming to Dinner use?

Wide-Eyed IdealistThe AceTomboyish NameWants a Prize for Basic DecencyMaligned Mixed MarriageMammyCannot Spit It OutMama BearWhat a Difference a Day MakesInnocent Blue EyesJust Smile and NodDramedyand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 storytelling tropes for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, including Wide-Eyed Idealist, The Ace, Tomboyish Name.