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Way for a Sailor

1930Movie1 h 25 minNR

DramaRomance
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

A devoted sailor jeopardizes his love life for love of the sea.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Sam Wood
Written by
Laurence Stallings, Albert Richard Wetjen, W.L. River
Produced by
Sam Wood, Irving Thalberg

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 1930 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
November 1, 1930
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Bar Brawl, Belligerent Sexual Tension, The Drunken Sailor +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Way for a Sailor?"

Questions about Way for a Sailor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Way for a Sailor worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Way for a Sailor good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Way for a Sailor plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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