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Boarding House Blues

1948·Movie
1h 26min
IMDb5.9

Where to watch

IndieFlixPlexFawesomeCultpixCineverse

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Show business and history

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Music Composition6
  • Cinematography5

Who it's for

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About

In order to save their home, tenants of a boarding house put on a show.
African-AmericanSentimentalShow BusinessMusicalComedyLow Budget1940sSocietal IssuesEnsemble Cast

Crew

Directed by:
Josh Binney
Written by:
Hal Seeger
Produced by:
E.M. Glucksman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Boarding House Blues legally?

IndieFlixPlexFawesomeCultpixCineverseIndieFlix ShortsTubi TVArtiflix

Boarding House Blues is included with a subscription to IndieFlix and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Boarding House Blues worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Boarding House Blues?

1 h 26 min

Boarding House Blues runs 1 h 26 min.

What language is Boarding House Blues in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Boarding House Blues?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Boarding House Blues in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.