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The Talk of the Town

1942Movie1 h 58 minNR

83
GreatGoodWatch score
83
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Hilarity ensues when a falsely accused fugitive from justice hides at the house of his childhood friend, which she has recently rented to a high-principled law teacher.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by
George Stevens
Produced by
George Stevens

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Facts

August 20, 1942 · 1 h 58 min · NR

Released
August 20, 1942
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$1 million
Available in
41 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Talk of the Town?"

Questions about The Talk of the Town

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Talk of the Town?

In the United States, The Talk of the Town streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.

Is The Talk of the Town worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%).

Is The Talk of the Town okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Talk of the Town make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is The Talk of the Town good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.