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Life Begins at Forty

1935Movie1 h 25 min

Comedy
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

Summary

A small-town newspaper publisher finds himself in opposition to the local banker on the return to town of a lad jailed possibly wrongly for a theft from the bank.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
George Marshall
Written by
Dudley Nichols, Lamar Trotti, William M. Conselman

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Facts

March 22, 1935 · 1 h 25 min · Comedy

Released
March 22, 1935
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Life Begins at Forty worth watching?"

Questions about Life Begins at Forty

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Life Begins at Forty worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Life Begins at Forty okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Life Begins at Forty make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Life Begins at Forty?

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.