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3 Godfathers

1948Movie1 h 42 minNR

78

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A wholesome, moving western movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Three outlaws on the run discover a dying woman and her baby. They swear to bring the infant to safety across the desert, even at the risk of their own lives.

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Classic Western
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Historical Setting
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Crew

Directed by: John Ford
Written by: Peter B. Kyne, Laurence Stallings, Frank S. Nugent
Produced by: John Ford, Merian C. Cooper
Music by: Richard Hageman

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Facts

December 31, 1948 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released: December 31, 1948
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence
Genres: Western
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $3 million
Available in: 37 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream 3 Godfathers?"

Questions about 3 Godfathers

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Where can I stream 3 Godfathers?

In the United States, 3 Godfathers is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is 3 Godfathers worth watching?

78

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 82). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is 3 Godfathers okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Is 3 Godfathers plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is 3 Godfathers good for date night?

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