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The Perfect Furlough

1958Movie1 h 33 min

ComedyRomance
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes100%33%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes100%33%

Summary

A love-starved soldier stationed at an Arctic base wins a furlough in Paris, but a pretty, no-nonsense military psychologist is ordered to accompany him as chaperone to keep him out of trouble.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Blake Edwards
Written by
Stanley Shapiro
Produced by
Robert Arthur
Music by
Frank Skinner

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Facts

November 30, 1958 · 1 h 33 min · Comedy, Romance

Released
November 30, 1958
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Spanish
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Perfect Furlough?"

Questions about The Perfect Furlough

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Perfect Furlough?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Perfect Furlough from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Perfect Furlough worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (48).

Is The Perfect Furlough okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Perfect Furlough good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Perfect Furlough make me laugh?

Light

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