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Topper

1937Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes88%80%

A nostalgic, romantic comedy movie about history and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

90 ROARING MINUTES OF LAUGHS!

Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.

Feels like

  • Screwball Comedy
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Ghostly Romance
  • Supernatural
  • Madcap
  • Lighthearted
  • Stylish
  • Nostalgic

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Norman Z. McLeod
Written by
Eddie Moran, Thorne Smith, Eric S. Hatch
Produced by
Hal Roach, Milton H. Bren
Music by
Marvin Hatley

Everyone

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Facts

July 16, 1937 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
July 16, 1937
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$500,000
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

The Alcoholic, British Stuffiness, Character Title +9

  • The Alcoholic
  • British Stuffiness
  • Character Title
  • Dead to Begin With
  • Discovering Your Own Dead Body
  • Driving a Desk
  • The Film of the Book
  • Gilligan Cut
  • Invisibility
  • Male Gaze
  • Friendly Ghost
  • Winged Soul Flies Off at Death

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Topper?"

Questions about Topper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Topper?

fuboTVTCMPlexCineverseTubi TV

In the United States, Topper streams on fuboTV, TCM, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Topper worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (76).

Is Topper okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Topper make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Topper good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

What tropes does Topper use?

The AlcoholicBritish StuffinessCharacter TitleDead to Begin WithDiscovering Your Own Dead BodyDriving a DeskThe Film of the BookGilligan CutInvisibilityMale GazeFriendly GhostWinged Soul Flies Off at Deathand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, British Stuffiness, and Character Title.