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The Patsy

1964·Movie
1h 41min·NR
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes82%64%
IMDb6.2Metacritic57–Rotten Tomatoes82%64%

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The Patsy fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Show business, history, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Jerry's a dumb-like-a-fox bellhop that some smart alecs manipulate into stardom...

Eccentric bellhop Stanley Belt is recruited unexpectedly by the comedy team of a recently deceased entertainer. Stanley struggles to become a song-and-dance man as the team grooms him to become a star. But as the date of a high-stakes appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show grows near, they begin to fear that the only astonishing thing about Stanley is his utter lack of talent.
Classic ComedyShowbiz SatireTalent AgencyEd Sullivan ShowEccentric ProtagonistPhysical ComedyNostalgicFamily-Friendly

Crew

Directed by:
Jerry Lewis, Ralph Axness, Dorothy Yutzi
Written by:
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Produced by:
Arthur P. Schmidt, Ernest D. Glucksman, Edward R. Morse
Composed by:
Charles Grenzbach, David Raksin, Hugo Grenzbach

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Patsy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Patsy legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopy

The Patsy is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Patsy worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Patsy rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Patsy?

1 h 41 min

The Patsy runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Patsy?

Critics70
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see The Patsy much the same way.

What language is The Patsy in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Patsy?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Patsy in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Patsy use?

Love DoodlesGosh Dang It to Heck!Sibling TriangleShout-OutBig "SHUT UP!"Henpecked HusbandLonging LookSecond-Face SmokeThe Un-FavoriteOblivious to LoveHypocritical HumorGrammar Naziand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Patsy, including Love Doodles, Gosh Dang It to Heck!, Sibling Triangle.