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Bells of Capistrano

1942Movie1 h 18 min

Western
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

A wholesome, hopeful western movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

THE STAR ALL AMERICA'S TALKING ABOUT!

America's favorite singing cowboy Gene Autry stars in this vintage tale as an up-and-coming rodeo singer caught in the middle of two rival companies, both angling to ride the talented crooner to riches. Featuring several memorable musical performances from Autry, including renditions of "Forgive Me" and "In Old Capistrano," this rousing Western co-stars Smiley Burnette, Virginia Grey and Lucien Littlefield.

Feels like

  • Vintage Western Musical
  • Singing Cowboy Adventure
  • Classic Hollywood Romance
  • Rodeo Themed
  • Feel-Good Entertainment
  • Old-Fashioned Fun
  • Heroic Protagonist
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Upbeat Soundtrack

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
William Morgan
Written by
Lawrence Kimble

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Facts

September 15, 1942 · 1 h 18 min · Western

Released
September 15, 1942
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Genres
Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

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Questions about Bells of Capistrano

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bells of Capistrano worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.2).

Is Bells of Capistrano okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Bells of Capistrano?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Bells of Capistrano?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.