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Nancy Drew... Reporter

1939·Movie
1h 8min·NR
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes100%69%

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Mystery, history, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

What chance has a story with this 16-year-old newshawk on its trail?

While participating in a contest at a local newspaper in which high school students are asked to submit a news story, Nancy Drew intercepts a real story assignment concerning the death of a woman who was poisoned. Nancy doesn't think the young woman accused of the crime is guilty and corrals her neighbor Ted into searching for a vital piece of evidence and stumbles onto the identity of the real killer.
Classic Hollywood MysteryTeen DetectiveWhodunit PlotVintage CharmLighthearted AdventureFemale ProtagonistOld-fashioned FunFamily-FriendlyAmateur Sleuth

Crew

Directed by:
William Clemens, Russell Saunders
Written by:
Kenneth Gamet, Edward Stratemeyer, Mildred Wirt Benson
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Bryan Foy, Jack L. Warner
Composed by:
Heinz Roemheld, Dolph Thomas

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Where can I stream Nancy Drew... Reporter legally?

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Is Nancy Drew... Reporter worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Nancy Drew... Reporter rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Nancy Drew... Reporter?

1 h 8 min

Nancy Drew... Reporter runs 1 h 8 min.

Is Nancy Drew... Reporter based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Nancy Drew... Reporter?

Critics100
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Nancy Drew... Reporter higher (100) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Nancy Drew... Reporter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Nancy Drew... Reporter?

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