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The Smiling Lieutenant

1931·Movie
1h 29min·NR
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes88%65%
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes88%65%

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A , comedy: , but never a tearjerker.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Maurice Chevalier laughing and loving again in Ernst Lubitsch's sparkling cocktail of romantic merriment

An amorous lieutenant is forced to marry a socially awkward princess, though he tries to keep his violin-playing girlfriend on the side.
Classic Musical ComedyRomantic EntanglementsWitty DialoguePre-Code HollywoodLighthearted FarceCharming PerformancesHistorical European SettingOrchestral ScoreAmorous Affairs

Crew

Directed by:
Ernst Lubitsch
Written by:
Ernst Lubitsch, Felix Dormann, Samson Raphaelson
Produced by:
Ernst Lubitsch, Milton Sperling
Composed by:
Adolph Deutsch, Johnny Green, Oscar Straus

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Smiling Lieutenant

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Smiling Lieutenant legally?

FlixFlingMometu

The Smiling Lieutenant is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Mometu. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Smiling Lieutenant worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Smiling Lieutenant rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Smiling Lieutenant?

1 h 29 min

The Smiling Lieutenant runs 1 h 29 min.

Will The Smiling Lieutenant make me laugh?

Funny

Yes. The humor is mostly sharp wit and situational comedy.

Is The Smiling Lieutenant plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on dialogue centrality and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Smiling Lieutenant?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is The Smiling Lieutenant good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will The Smiling Lieutenant scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching The Smiling Lieutenant?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Smiling Lieutenant?

Critics88
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate The Smiling Lieutenant higher (88) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Smiling Lieutenant in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Smiling Lieutenant?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Smiling Lieutenant in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Smiling Lieutenant use?

Morton's ForkSheltered AristocratDistant DuetArtistic License – MusicBerserk ButtonBookendsTV Telephone EtiquetteThe MusicalElegant Classical MusicianBittersweet EndingRoyal "We"Be a Whore to Get Your Manand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Smiling Lieutenant, including Morton's Fork, Sheltered Aristocrat, Distant Duet.