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The Breaking of Bumbo

1970Movie1 h 29 min

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8

Summary

The hilarious adventures of young Bumbo Bailey, who enlists in the Brigade of Guards and is based in the prestigious Wellington Barracks in London in the Swinging Sixties. He regards his social life as important as his military.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Sinclair
Written by
Andrew Sinclair
Music by
Brian Gascoigne

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Facts

September 28, 1970 · 1 h 29 min · Comedy

Released
September 28, 1970
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Breaking of Bumbo worth watching?"

Questions about The Breaking of Bumbo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Breaking of Bumbo worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 4.8).

Is The Breaking of Bumbo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Breaking of Bumbo make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch The Breaking of Bumbo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.