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His Girl Friday

1940·Movie
1h 32min·NR
IMDb7.8Metacritic948.0Rotten Tomatoes99%90%

Where to watch

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe Roku

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and slapstick

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

History, crime, and mystery

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing9
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!

Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.
Screwball ComedyFast-TalkingQuick-Witted DialogueNewspaper BusinessRomantic ComedyClassic HollywoodCynical HumorStrong Female LeadFast Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Howard Hawks, Paul Helmick, Cliff P. Broughton
Written by:
Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht, Ben Hecht
Produced by:
Howard Hawks
Composed by:
Morris Stoloff, Lodge Cunningham, Felix Mills

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about His Girl Friday

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Where can I stream His Girl Friday legally?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaYouTube TV

His Girl Friday is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is His Girl Friday worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 94). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is His Girl Friday rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is His Girl Friday?

1 h 32 min

His Girl Friday runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on His Girl Friday?

Critics97
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate His Girl Friday higher (97) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is His Girl Friday in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch His Girl Friday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for His Girl Friday in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does His Girl Friday use?

Celebrity ParadoxLast-Minute ReprieveCareer Versus ManDa EditorActor AllusionInsanity DefenseImmoral JournalistAll for NothingDivorce in Reno"Be Quiet!" NudgeUnfulfilled Purpose MiseryMarried to the Joband 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 storytelling tropes for His Girl Friday, including Celebrity Paradox, Last-Minute Reprieve, Career Versus Man.