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Zorro, The Gay Blade

1981Movie1 h 33 minPG

Western
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic529.3Rotten Tomatoes50%72%

A thrilling, nostalgic western movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Zexy, Zany, Zensational!

In 19th century Mexico, legendary swordsman Zorro has passed on his weapon and his sense of duty to his noble son, Diego, a dashing swashbuckler like his father. But after an injury sidelines Diego, he is forced to hand the mask over to his twin, Ramon.

Feels like

  • Zorro Parody
  • Swashbuckler Comedy
  • Twin Brothers
  • Slapstick
  • Camp Humor
  • 19th Century Mexico
  • Superhero Spoof
  • Family-Friendly
  • Nostalgic

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Peter Medak
Written by
Hal Dresner
Produced by
George Hamilton, C.O. Erickson
Music by
Alan Robert Murray, Larry Singer, Bub Asman

Everyone

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Facts

July 17, 1981 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
July 17, 1981
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Western, Action, Comedy, Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Mexico
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
16 countries

Tropes

Conspicuous Consumption, Death Glare, Chekhov's Whip +9

  • Conspicuous Consumption
  • Death Glare
  • Chekhov's Whip
  • Drum Roll, Please
  • Super Window Jump
  • The Triple
  • Failed a Spot Check
  • Zerg Rush
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Exact Words
  • I Am Very British
  • Beta Outfit

12 of 47 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Zorro, The Gay Blade?"

Questions about Zorro, The Gay Blade

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Zorro, The Gay Blade?

It streams in 12 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Zorro, The Gay Blade worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Zorro, The Gay Blade okay for kids?

PGViolence

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

Will Zorro, The Gay Blade make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Zorro, The Gay Blade good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Zorro, The Gay Blade a box office flop?

Budget$13 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 81% of its budget.

What tropes does Zorro, The Gay Blade use?

Conspicuous ConsumptionDeath GlareChekhov's WhipDrum Roll, PleaseSuper Window JumpThe TripleFailed a Spot CheckZerg RushDeadpan SnarkerExact WordsI Am Very BritishBeta Outfitand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 tropes for it, including Conspicuous Consumption, Death Glare, and Chekhov's Whip.