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Elmer Gantry

1960Movie2 h 26 minNR

Drama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes94%87%

A nostalgic, intriguing drama movie about history and politics, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

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Story

If there was a dollar to be made—Gantry would make it … If there was a soul to be saved—Gantry would save it …

A charismatic charlatan begins a business — and eventually romantic — relationship with a roadside evangelist to sell religion to 1920s America. Based on Sinclair Lewis' novel of the same name.

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  • Satirical Drama
  • American History
  • Religious Hypocrisy
  • Charismatic Lead
  • Social Commentary
  • 1920s America
  • Romance
  • Orchestral Score
  • Moral Corruption

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Richard Brooks
Written by
Richard Brooks, Sinclair Lewis
Produced by
Bernard Smith
Music by
André Previn

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Facts

July 7, 1960 · 2 h 26 min · NR

Released
July 7, 1960
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$10 million
Available in
9 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Actually Pretty Funny, Armor-Piercing Question, The Artifact +9

  • Actually Pretty Funny
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • The Artifact
  • Blackmail
  • Bowdlerize
  • Broken Ace
  • The Cameo
  • The Casanova
  • Verbal Tic
  • Cute and Psycho
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Good Cop/Bad Cop

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Elmer Gantry?"

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Where can I stream Elmer Gantry?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Elmer Gantry is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Elmer Gantry worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). Critics rate it higher (94 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Elmer Gantry good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Elmer Gantry make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was Elmer Gantry a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$10 million

Yes: it cost about $3 million to make and earned $10 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What tropes does Elmer Gantry use?

Actually Pretty FunnyArmor-Piercing QuestionThe ArtifactBlackmailBowdlerizeBroken AceThe CameoThe CasanovaVerbal TicCute and PsychoDeliberate Values DissonanceGood Cop/Bad Copand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Actually Pretty Funny, Armor-Piercing Question, and The Artifact.