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The Mark of Zorro

1940Movie1 h 34 minNR

84

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A nostalgic, hopeful adventure movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Ride With Zorro. . . The Dashing Don Of California's Most Adventurous Era!

Returning from Spain, the son of a California nobleman comes home to find his native land under a villainous dictatorship. On one hand, he plays the useless fop, while on the other, he is the masked avenger Zorro.

Feels like

Classic Swashbuckler
Masked Vigilante
Historical Adventure
Romantic Heroism
Old Hollywood Charm
Good vs Evil Narrative
Exciting Swordplay
Iconic Performances
Family-Friendly Classic

Crew

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian
Written by: Johnston McCulley, John Taintor Foote
Produced by: Darryl F. Zanuck
Music by: Alfred Newman

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Facts

November 8, 1940 · 1 h 34 min · NR

Released: November 8, 1940
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Violence
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Action
Original language: English
Also spoken: Spanish
Made in: United States
Budget: $1 million
Box office: $4 million
Available in: 10 countries

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mark of Zorro?"

Questions about The Mark of Zorro

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Where can I stream The Mark of Zorro?

In the United States, The Mark of Zorro is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is The Mark of Zorro worth watching?

84

GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is The Mark of Zorro okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Is The Mark of Zorro good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch The Mark of Zorro?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was The Mark of Zorro a box office hit?

Budget$1 million

Box office$4 million

Yes: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $4 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.