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Buck Privates

1941Movie1 h 24 minNR

ComedyMusic
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–76%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes–76%

Summary

Petty con artists Slicker Smith and Herbie Brown mistakenly join the Army evading the cops. The cop chasing them winds up as their drill instructor. A rich young man and his former working class chauffeur are not only in the same unit, they're vying for a pretty girl who seems attracted to both.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Arthur Lubin
Written by
Arthur T. Horman
Produced by
Alex Gottlieb

Everyone

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Facts

January 31, 1941 · 1 h 24 min · NR

Released
January 31, 1941
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Draft Dodging, Afraid of Needles, Patriotic Fervor +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Buck Privates?"

Questions about Buck Privates

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Buck Privates?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Buck Privates from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Buck Privates worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7 and Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5).

Is Buck Privates okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Buck Privates make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Buck Privates?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Buck Privates use?

Draft DodgingAfraid of NeedlesPatriotic FervorWeight WoeHero AntagonistFailed a Spot CheckOh, Crap!Upper-Class TwitArmed FarcesSo Beautiful, It's a Curse"The Villain Sucks" SongGrande Dameand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Draft Dodging, Afraid of Needles, and Patriotic Fervor.