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Five Millions Seek an Heir

1938Movie1 h 25 min

Comedy
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about history and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

According to his last will, the rich American uncle of vacuum cleaner salesman Peter Pett only leaves his 5 million dollars to Peter if he is married happily. Otherwise the five million will fall to Peter's Scottish cousin Patrick.

Feels like

  • Classic German Comedy
  • Romantic Farce
  • Inheritance Plot
  • 1930s Cinema
  • Screwball Elements
  • Lighthearted
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Period Charm
  • Feel-Good

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Carl Boese
Music by
Lothar Brühne

Everyone

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

Facts

March 31, 1938 · 1 h 25 min · Comedy

Released
March 31, 1938
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
German
Made in
Germany
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Five Millions Seek an Heir worth watching?"

Questions about Five Millions Seek an Heir

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Five Millions Seek an Heir worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Five Millions Seek an Heir okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Five Millions Seek an Heir make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Five Millions Seek an Heir?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Five Millions Seek an Heir in English?

German

No, it was made in German.