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Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

1941Movie1 h 11 minNR

Comedy
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%78%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes100%78%

Summary

Never Give a Sucker an Even Break is a 1941 film about a man who wants to sell a film story to Esoteric Studios. On the way he gets insulted by little boys, beaten up for ogling a woman, and abused by a waitress. W. C. Fields' last starring role in a feature-length film.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, warmth or awe.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Edward F. Cline
Written by
W.C. Fields, John T. Neville, Prescott Chaplin
Music by
Frank Skinner

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 1941 · 1 h 11 min · NR

Released
October 10, 1941
Runtime
1 h 11 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

The Alcoholic, Surrealism, Stealth Insult +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?"

Questions about Never Give a Sucker an Even Break

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Never Give a Sucker an Even Break from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Never Give a Sucker an Even Break okay for kids?

NRStrong language

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

Will Never Give a Sucker an Even Break make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch Never Give a Sucker an Even Break?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Never Give a Sucker an Even Break use?

The AlcoholicSurrealismStealth InsultGrand DameBedlah BabeThe ArtifactFrothy Mugs of WaterAs HimselfVariable Terminal VelocityBreaking the Fourth WallMisplaced WildlifeRandom Events Plotand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including The Alcoholic, Surrealism, and Stealth Insult.