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42nd Street

1933Movie1 h 29 minNR

79

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A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about show business and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

The Greatest Musical Hit the Screen Has Ever Known!

Broadway director Julian Marsh needs just one more hit show so he can retire and recover his health. It looks like he just may pull it off until temperamental star Dorthy Brock breaks her ankle on the eve of the show's premiere and has to be replaced by her understudy Peggy.

Feels like

Classic Broadway Musical
Showbiz Dreams
Depression-Era Entertainment
Spectacular Dance Numbers
Hopeful & Uplifting
Timeless Charm
Fast-Paced
Iconic Songs
Backstage Drama

Crew

Directed by: Lloyd Bacon
Written by: Bradford Ropes, Rian James, James Seymour
Produced by: Darryl F. Zanuck
Music by: Harry Warren, Al Dubin

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Facts

March 11, 1933 · 1 h 29 min · NR

Released: March 11, 1933
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $439,000
Box office: $2 million
Available in: 32 countries

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Questions about 42nd Street

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Where can I stream 42nd Street?

In the United States, you can rent or buy 42nd Street from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is 42nd Street worth watching?

79

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 83). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is 42nd Street okay for kids?

NR

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

Will 42nd Street make me laugh?

Light

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

Is 42nd Street good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.