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The Amazing Mr. Williams

1939·Movie
1h 25min·NR
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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The Amazing Mr. Williams fingerprint

A , comedy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A BOMBARDMENT OF LAUGHS!

Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For each time he has a date with his longtime fiancée, he is prevented from keeping it by his devotion to duty. Maxine, in desperation, decides to take action and bring Kenny to the altar. Who will win, Maxine's curves or the glorious fight against crime?
Pre-Code Style Romantic ComedyPolice Procedural LightWork-Life Balance ConflictCharming Lead ChemistryFast-Paced FarceVintage Hollywood CharmWholesome EntertainmentLight Crime Thriller

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Is The Amazing Mr. Williams worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.6).

Is The Amazing Mr. Williams okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Amazing Mr. Williams make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Amazing Mr. Williams?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.