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The Gay Divorcee

1934Movie1 h 45 minNR

ComedyRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic806.1Rotten Tomatoes93%82%

A romantic, wholesome comedy movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

The King and Queen of 'Carioca'

Seeking a divorce from her absentee husband, Mimi Glossop travels to an English seaside resort. There she falls in love with dancer Guy Holden, whom she later mistakes for the corespondent her lawyer hired.

Feels like

  • Classic Musical
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Sophisticated
  • Charming
  • Elegant
  • Jazz Age
  • Stylish
  • Escapist
  • Feel-Good

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Mark Sandrich
Written by
George Marion Jr., Edward Kaufman, Dorothy Yost
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Max Steiner, Cole Porter, Mack Gordon

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 12, 1934 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
October 12, 1934
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$520,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Crazy-Prepared, Brief Accent Imitation, Funny Foreigner +9

  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Brief Accent Imitation
  • Funny Foreigner
  • Adaptation Name Change
  • Serial Spouse
  • Heads or Tails?
  • Literal Metaphor
  • Work Off the Debt
  • Pimped-Out Dress
  • Weird Trade Union
  • Dogged Nice Guy
  • Bread, Eggs, Milk, Squick

12 of 39 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Gay Divorcee?"

Questions about The Gay Divorcee

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Gay Divorcee?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Gay Divorcee from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Gay Divorcee worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is The Gay Divorcee good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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

Will The Gay Divorcee make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Gay Divorcee use?

Crazy-PreparedBrief Accent ImitationFunny ForeignerAdaptation Name ChangeSerial SpouseHeads or Tails?Literal MetaphorWork Off the DebtPimped-Out DressWeird Trade UnionDogged Nice GuyBread, Eggs, Milk, Squickand 27 more

TV Tropes lists 39 tropes for it, including Crazy-Prepared, Brief Accent Imitation, and Funny Foreigner.