The Underdog

1943·Movie
1h 5min
57
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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The Underdog fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

COURAGE PROVED BY FIRE... Even a Quitter Can Be A Hero When The Chips Are Down!

During WWII, a strong-willed 12-year-old boy tries to steer his vocationally and maritally confused father straight, at the same time striving to keep his honor while the gang in his new neighborhood bully him.
WWII EraSmall Town AmericaFamily DramaSentimentalComing-of-Age StoryChildhoodFather-Son RelationshipNostalgicWholesome

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Underdog

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Underdog legally?

The Underdog is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Underdog worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Underdog?

1 h 5 min

The Underdog runs 1 h 5 min.

What language is The Underdog in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Underdog?

130ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+116

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Underdog in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Underdog use?

Shout-OutEgomaniac HunterFunny AnimalHumans Are BastardsKick the DogI Ate WHAT?!Bad People Abuse AnimalsOnce Done, Never ForgottenHappily Adopted

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for The Underdog, including Shout-Out, Egomaniac Hunter, Funny Animal.

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