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The Green Hornet

1940·Movie
4h 18min·NR
IMDb6.5

Where to watch

PrimeHooplaTubi TV

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The Green Hornet fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Violence7

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Crime and history

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Radio Drama More Vivid On Screen!

A newspaper publisher and his Korean servant fight crime as vigilantes who pose as a notorious masked gangster and his aide.
Pulp ActionClassic Vigilante1940s CrimeMasked HeroSidekick DuoRadio Serial AdaptationRetro AdventureNewspaper Publisher

Crew

Directed by:
Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor
Written by:
George H. Plympton, Basil Dickey, Fran Striker
Produced by:
Henry MacRae

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Green Hornet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Green Hornet legally?

PrimeHooplaTubi TV

The Green Hornet is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Green Hornet worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Green Hornet rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Green Hornet?

4 h 18 min

The Green Hornet runs 4 h 18 min.

What language is The Green Hornet in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Green Hornet?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Green Hornet in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Green Hornet use?

Establishing Character MomentThe SummationTheme NamingBeleaguered AssistantDeconstructed Character ArchetypeLeaning on the Fourth WallGoggles Do NothingMood WhiplashProperly ParanoidDesperately Looking for a Purpose in LifeDecon-Recon SwitchEye Screamand 140 more

TV Tropes lists 152 storytelling tropes for The Green Hornet, including Establishing Character Moment, The Summation, Theme Naming.