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Brother Orchid

1940Movie1 h 28 minNR

ComedyCrime
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–64%
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–64%

Summary

When retired racket boss John Sarto tries to reclaim his place and former friends try to kill him, he finds solace in a monastery and reinvents himself as a pious monk.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 47

Crew

Directed by
Lloyd Bacon
Written by
Richard Connell, Richard Macaulay, Earl Baldwin
Produced by
Mark Hellinger
Music by
Heinz Roemheld

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Facts

June 7, 1940 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
June 7, 1940
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Acme Products, Bait-and-Switch, Barefoot Poverty +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Brother Orchid?"

Questions about Brother Orchid

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Where can I stream Brother Orchid?

TCM

In the United States, Brother Orchid streams on TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Brother Orchid worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is Brother Orchid okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Will Brother Orchid make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Brother Orchid good for date night?

and 5 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsFriends Night

It's better for a family night: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.