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Road to Zanzibar

1941Movie1 h 31 minNR

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic737.4Rotten Tomatoes89%61%

A wholesome, hopeful adventure movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for tears, scares or big ideas.

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Story

IT'S THAT GLEESOME THREESOME AGAIN! Giving you your worth in mirth! Toping all the fun in "Road to Singapore!"

Stranded in Africa, Chuck and his pal Fearless have comic versions of jungle adventures, featuring two attractive con-women.

Feels like

  • Classic Hollywood Comedy
  • Musical Adventure
  • Buddy Film
  • Wholesome Romance
  • Star Vehicles
  • Golden Age Cinema
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Quips & Gags
  • Retro Appeal

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Victor Schertzinger
Written by
Frank Butler, Barney Dean, Don Hartman
Produced by
Paul Jones
Music by
Victor Young

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 11, 1941 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
April 11, 1941
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
13 countries

Tropes

Human Cannonball, Captured by Cannibals, Pardon My Klingon +9

  • Human Cannonball
  • Captured by Cannibals
  • Pardon My Klingon
  • And I'm the Queen of Sheba
  • Attending Your Own Funeral
  • Travel Montage
  • Shout-Out
  • Breaking the Fourth Wall
  • Hollywood Natives
  • African Chant
  • Saw a Woman in Half
  • Killer Gorilla

12 of 15 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Road to Zanzibar?"

Questions about Road to Zanzibar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Road to Zanzibar?

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

Is Road to Zanzibar worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Road to Zanzibar okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Road to Zanzibar make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Road to Zanzibar good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.