The Spirit of Culver

1939Movie1 h 29 minNR

84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Tom Allen, an orphan accustomed to waiting in bread lines is awarded a scholarship to the Culver Military Academy. Talked into attending so that he can have free room and board, Allen initially resists the rigid discipline but later softens as he makes friends and sees the value to the hard work and discipline.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Facts

March 10, 1939 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released
March 10, 1939
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Spirit of Culver worth watching?"

Questions about The Spirit of Culver

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Is The Spirit of Culver worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Spirit of Culver okay for kids?

NR

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

Can I half-watch The Spirit of Culver?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Spirit of Culver plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.