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The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

1947Movie1 h 35 minNR

ComedyRomance
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic59–Rotten Tomatoes78%77%

A romantic, wholesome comedy movie about growing up.

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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Story

Rollicking Romantics!

Teenager Susan Turner, with a severe crush on playboy artist Richard Nugent, sneaks into his apartment to model for him and is found there by her sister Judge Margaret Turner. Threatened with jail, Nugent agrees to date Susan until the crush abates.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Quirky Romance
  • Age Gap Romance
  • Lighthearted
  • Charming
  • Nostalgic
  • Situational Comedy

Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Irving Reis
Written by
Sidney Sheldon
Produced by
Dore Schary
Music by
C. Bakaleinikoff, Leigh Harline

Everyone

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Facts

September 1, 1947 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
September 1, 1947
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
27 countries

Tropes

Accidental Pervert, Comically Missing the Point, Disappeared Dad +9

  • Accidental Pervert
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Failure Montage
  • Fille Fatale
  • Jail Bake
  • Knight in Shining Armor
  • Mammy
  • The Matchmaker
  • Pretty in Mink
  • Precocious Crush
  • Smitten Teenage Girl

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?"

Questions about The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer?

Mometu

In the United States, The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 59).

Is The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer okay for kids?

NR

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

Is The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

What tropes does The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer use?

Accidental PervertComically Missing the PointDisappeared DadFailure MontageFille FataleJail BakeKnight in Shining ArmorMammyThe MatchmakerPretty in MinkPrecocious CrushSmitten Teenage Girland 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Accidental Pervert, Comically Missing the Point, and Disappeared Dad.