State Fair

1962Movie2 h 0 min

33
BadGoodWatch score
33
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

Texan farmers the Frake family head for the Texas State Fair in Dallas. The parents are focused on winning the competitions for livestock and cooking. However, their restless daughter Margy and her brother Wayne meet attractive new love interests.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

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Directed by
José Ferrer
Produced by
Charles Brackett

Everyone

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Facts

March 9, 1962 · 2 h 0 min · Comedy, Music, Romance

Released
March 9, 1962
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, Music, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Early-Installment Weirdness, Karma Houdini, Down on the Farm +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream State Fair?"

Questions about State Fair

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream State Fair?

In the United States, State Fair streams on fuboTV and YouTube TV.

Is State Fair worth watching?

33
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 18%). Audiences rate it higher (50 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is State Fair okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will State Fair make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is State Fair good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does State Fair use?

Early-Installment WeirdnessKarma HoudiniDown on the FarmJerk with a Heart of GoldAdaptational Context ChangeSomeone's Touching My ButtForeshadowingToo Many Cooks Spoil the SoupReal Life Writes the PlotMusical World HypothesesSpelling SongHave a Gay Old Timeand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Early-Installment Weirdness, Karma Houdini, and Down on the Farm.