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Flower Drum Song

1961·Movie
2h 13min·NR

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History, show business, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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

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Most joyous hit lights up the screen!

A young woman arrives in San Francisco's Chinatown, from Hong Kong, with the intention of marrying a rakish nightclub owner, unaware he is involved with one of his singers.
Classic MusicalSan Francisco ChinatownRomantic EntanglementsShowbiz DramaCultural ExplorationNostalgic CharmFamily DynamicsThematic Pastiche

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Flower Drum Song legally?

Flower Drum Song is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, BroadwayHD, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Flower Drum Song worth watching?

73
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 79%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Flower Drum Song rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Flower Drum Song?

2 h 13 min

Flower Drum Song runs 2 h 13 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Flower Drum Song?

Critics79
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Flower Drum Song higher (79) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Flower Drum Song in?

Englishcn

It was made in English, with some cn. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Flower Drum Song?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Flower Drum Song in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Flower Drum Song use?

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TV Tropes lists 80 storytelling tropes for Flower Drum Song, including Anti-Love Song, Love Dodecahedron, French Maid.