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The World of Henry Orient

1964Movie1 h 46 minNR

ComedyDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes91%59%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes91%59%

Summary

A mischievous, adventuresome fourteen-year-old girl and her best friend begin following an eccentric concert pianist around New York City after she develops a crush on him.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
George Roy Hill
Written by
Nunnally Johnson, Nora Johnson
Produced by
Jerome Hellman
Music by
Elmer Bernstein

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 19, 1964 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
March 19, 1964
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
127 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

No Celebrities Were Harmed, Platonic Life-Partners, Lonely Rich Kid +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The World of Henry Orient?"

Questions about The World of Henry Orient

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The World of Henry Orient?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopyPluto TVScreenPixScreenPix Amazon Channel

In the United States, The World of Henry Orient streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, and ScreenPix, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 125 other countries.

Is The World of Henry Orient worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). Critics rate it higher (91 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is The World of Henry Orient okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The World of Henry Orient make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The World of Henry Orient?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The World of Henry Orient use?

No Celebrities Were HarmedPlatonic Life-PartnersLonely Rich KidDeadpan SnarkerIronic EchoAnswer CutMeaningful Background EventIs There a Doctor in the House?Crash-Into HelloLast-Name BasisMama's Baby, Papa's MaybeImagine Spotand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including No Celebrities Were Harmed, Platonic Life-Partners, and Lonely Rich Kid.