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What a Way to Go!

1964Movie1 h 51 minNR

ComedyRomance
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes31%66%

A campy, melancholic comedy movie about show business and class and money.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

What A Cast!... What A Past!... What A Show!...

A four-time widow discusses her four marriages, in which all of her husbands became incredibly rich and died prematurely because of their drive to be rich.

Feels like

  • Dark Comedy
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Satirical
  • Over-the-Top
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Nostalgic
  • Camp Classic
  • Social Commentary
  • Melodrama

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
J. Lee Thompson
Written by
Adolph Green, Betty Comden, Gwen Davis
Produced by
Arthur P. Jacobs
Music by
Nelson Riddle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 2, 1964 · 1 h 51 min · NR

Released
July 2, 1964
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Insufferable Genius, Spiteful Will, No-Holds-Barred Beatdown +9

  • Insufferable Genius
  • Spiteful Will
  • No-Holds-Barred Beatdown
  • Slapstick
  • Logo Joke
  • Unwitting Instigator of Doom
  • Go Out with a Smile
  • Sexy Shirt Switch
  • Hollywood Heart Attack
  • Cartwright Curse
  • Sexy Backless Outfit
  • Workaholic

12 of 42 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream What a Way to Go!?"

Questions about What a Way to Go!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream What a Way to Go!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy What a Way to Go! from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is What a Way to Go! worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 31%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (31).

Will What a Way to Go! make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is What a Way to Go! good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was What a Way to Go! a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 66% of its budget.

What tropes does What a Way to Go! use?

Insufferable GeniusSpiteful WillNo-Holds-Barred BeatdownSlapstickLogo JokeUnwitting Instigator of DoomGo Out with a SmileSexy Shirt SwitchHollywood Heart AttackCartwright CurseSexy Backless OutfitWorkaholicand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 tropes for it, including Insufferable Genius, Spiteful Will, and No-Holds-Barred Beatdown.