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Three Cheers for the Irish

1940Movie1 h 39 minNR

ComedyRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–50%
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

Peter Casey has been with the New York City police department for 25 years. He's totally surprised when he's asked to retire on his 25th anniversary with the force. He's even more unprepared for the romance that develops between his favorite daughter, Maureen, and the Scottish cop who takes over his beat.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Directed by
Lloyd Bacon
Written by
Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald

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Facts

March 16, 1940 · 1 h 39 min · NR

Released
March 16, 1940
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Romance, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Three Cheers for the Irish worth watching?"

Questions about Three Cheers for the Irish

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Is Three Cheers for the Irish worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Three Cheers for the Irish okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Three Cheers for the Irish make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Three Cheers for the Irish good for date night?

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