The Bespoke Overcoat

1955Movie37 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score
66
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

A humble clerk yearns for an overcoat, but his employer's refusal and his subsequent death lead him to return as a ghost, determined to claim the garment with the help of a tailor friend.

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 laughs, adrenaline or brutality.

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Directed by
Jack Clayton
Written by
Wolf Mankowitz
Produced by
Jack Clayton

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Facts

November 1, 1955 · 37 min · Drama, Fantasy

Released
November 1, 1955
Runtime
37 min
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
23 countries

Tropes

Alter Kocker, Bad Boss, Starts with Their Funeral +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bespoke Overcoat?"

Questions about The Bespoke Overcoat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bespoke Overcoat?

It streams in 22 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Bespoke Overcoat worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is The Bespoke Overcoat okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Bespoke Overcoat plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.