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In the Good Old Summertime

1949·Movie
1h 42min·NR

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In the Good Old Summertime fingerprint

Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply romantic and heartwarming

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances and storytelling

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

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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Two co-workers in a music shop dislike one another during business hours but unwittingly carry on an anonymous romance through the mail.
Classic Romantic ComedyHollywood MusicalMistaken Identity PlotWholesome RomanceNostalgic Period PieceCharming & LightheartedGolden Age CinemaDelightful PerformancesUplifting & Joyful

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Where can I stream In the Good Old Summertime legally?

In the Good Old Summertime is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. 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 In the Good Old Summertime worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is In the Good Old Summertime rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is In the Good Old Summertime?

1 h 42 min

In the Good Old Summertime runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on In the Good Old Summertime?

Critics62
Audiences75

Not quite. Audiences rate In the Good Old Summertime higher (75) than critics (62). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is In the Good Old Summertime in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch In the Good Old Summertime?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for In the Good Old Summertime in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does In the Good Old Summertime use?

Adaptational Location ChangeBabies Ever AfterDoomed New ClothesThe Film of the PlayOpening MonologueMeet CuteSetting UpdateJukebox MusicalTaglineTitled After the Song

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for In the Good Old Summertime, including Adaptational Location Change, Babies Ever After, Doomed New Clothes.