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The Palm Beach Story

1942·Movie
1h 28min·NR
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes94%81%

Where to watch

YouTube TV

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The Palm Beach Story fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Physical Comedy7

World

History and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality10
  • Rewatchability9
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout dialogue, direction, and performances

  • Dialogue Quality10
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Love is fickle! Love is blind! She runs 'round the country...with him behind!

A New York inventor, Tom Jeffers, needs cash to develop his big idea, so his adoring wife, Gerry, decides to raise it by divorcing him and marrying an eccentric Florida millionaire, J. D. Hackensacker III.
Classic Screwball ComedyRomantic FarceWitty DialogueFast-Paced PlotEccentric CharactersGolden Age HollywoodWhimsicalMisunderstandingsHighly Rewatchable

Crew

Directed by:
Preston Sturges
Written by:
Preston Sturges
Produced by:
Paul Jones
Composed by:
Harry Lindgren, Victor Young, Walter Oberst

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Palm Beach Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Palm Beach Story legally?

YouTube TV

The Palm Beach Story is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. 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 Palm Beach Story worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 94%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Palm Beach Story rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Palm Beach Story?

1 h 28 min

The Palm Beach Story runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Palm Beach Story?

Critics94
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate The Palm Beach Story higher (94) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Palm Beach Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Palm Beach Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Palm Beach Story in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Palm Beach Story use?

Paper-Thin DisguiseAffectionate NicknameMotor MouthDivorce Is TemporaryCreator CameoButt-MonkeyAlcohol HicRich in Dollars, Poor in SensePair the SparesBrick JokeMood WhiplashCurtain Camouflageand 35 more

TV Tropes lists 47 storytelling tropes for The Palm Beach Story, including Paper-Thin Disguise, Affectionate Nickname, Motor Mouth.