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The Big Store

1941·Movie
1h 23min·NR
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness5
  • Romance4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some slapstick and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Kept in the background

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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Gorgeous Girls! Uproarious Fun! The Big Musical Show!

A detective is hired to protect the life of a singer, who has recently inherited a department store, from the store's crooked manager.
Classic ComedySlapstick HumorDepartment Store SettingMusical NumbersSatiricalShowbizWitty DialoguePhysical Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Big Store

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Big Store legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi 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 The Big Store worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 70%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Big Store rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Big Store?

1 h 23 min

The Big Store runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Big Store?

Critics70
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate The Big Store higher (70) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Big Store in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Big Store?

23ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGHKIE+9

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Big Store in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Big Store use?

The BluebeardBreaking the Fourth WallCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveThe Exotic DetectiveInsane Troll LogicPriceless Ming VaseMurphy's BedMedium AwarenessWhat Happened to the Mouse?Reverse Whodunnit

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for The Big Store, including The Bluebeard, Breaking the Fourth Wall, Corrupt Corporate Executive.