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Carefree

1938Movie1 h 23 minNR

ComedyMusic
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes57%75%
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes57%75%

Summary

Dr. Tony Flagg's friend Steven has problems in the relationship with his fiancée Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Tony. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with him. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Mark Sandrich
Written by
Allan Scott, Dudley Nichols, Ernest Pagano
Produced by
Pandro S. Berman
Music by
Irving Berlin, Victor Baravalle

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Facts

September 2, 1938 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
September 2, 1938
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$2 million
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Hypno Fool, Pimped-Out Dress, Short-Distance Phone Call +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Carefree?"

Questions about Carefree

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Carefree?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Carefree worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Carefree okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Carefree good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Carefree make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

What tropes does Carefree use?

Hypno FoolPimped-Out DressShort-Distance Phone CallDerailing Love InterestsEthnic Menial LaborRunning GagRecurring DreamsIntoxication EnsuesLove TrianglePrivacy by DistractionCannot DreamKissing Under the Influenceand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Hypno Fool, Pimped-Out Dress, and Short-Distance Phone Call.