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In the Good Old Summertime

1949Movie1 h 42 minNR

ComedyMusic
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes62%79%

A deeply romantic, heartwarming comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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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.

Feels like

  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Hollywood Musical
  • Mistaken Identity Plot
  • Wholesome Romance
  • Nostalgic Period Piece
  • Charming & Lighthearted
  • Golden Age Cinema
  • Delightful Performances
  • Uplifting & Joyful

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Robert Z. Leonard
Written by
Buster Keaton, Ivan Tors, Albert Hackett
Produced by
Joe Pasternak
Music by
George Stoll, Robert Van Eps

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Facts

July 29, 1949 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
July 29, 1949
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Available in
25 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Location Change, Babies Ever After, Doomed New Clothes +7

  • Adaptational Location Change
  • Babies Ever After
  • Doomed New Clothes
  • The Film of the Play
  • Opening Monologue
  • Meet Cute
  • Setting Update
  • Jukebox Musical
  • Tagline
  • Titled After the Song

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream In the Good Old Summertime?"

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Where can I stream In the Good Old Summertime?

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In the United States, In the Good Old Summertime streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is In the Good Old Summertime worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 62%). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is In the Good Old Summertime okay for kids?

NR

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

Is In the Good Old Summertime good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will In the Good Old Summertime make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).