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One Night in the Tropics

1940Movie1 h 22 minNR

ComedyMusic
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes–38%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.0/5Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

Jim "Lucky" Moore, an insurance salesman, comes up with a novel policy for his friend, Steve: a 'love insurance policy', that will pay out $1-million if Steve does not marry his fiancée, Cynthia.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
A. Edward Sutherland
Written by
Gertrude Purcell, Earl Derr Biggers, Charles Grayson
Produced by
Leonard Spigelgass
Music by
Charles Previn, Frank Skinner

Everyone

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Facts

November 15, 1940 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
November 15, 1940
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Spotlight-Stealing Squad, Actor Allusion, Screw the Rules, I Have Connections! +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream One Night in the Tropics?"

Questions about One Night in the Tropics

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream One Night in the Tropics?

In the United States, you can rent or buy One Night in the Tropics from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is One Night in the Tropics worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.3 and Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5).

Is One Night in the Tropics okay for kids?

NR

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

Will One Night in the Tropics make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch One Night in the Tropics?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does One Night in the Tropics use?

Spotlight-Stealing SquadActor AllusionScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Faint in ShockRight Behind MeAs HimselfLatin LoverSticky FingersCan't Hold His LiquorLoophole AbuseBorn LuckyLove Makes You Dumband 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 tropes for it, including Spotlight-Stealing Squad, Actor Allusion, and Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!.