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The Navigator

1924Movie1 h 5 minNR

Comedy
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.7/5

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Hurry! Hurry! Throw out the "laff" line!

The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise that he intended as their honeymoon. When circumstances find both Rollo and Betsy on the wrong ship, they end up having adventures on the high seas.

Feels like

  • Silent Era Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Romantic Adventure
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Physical Comedy
  • Nautical Setting
  • Witty Gags

Cast

6 of 6

Crew

Directed by
Buster Keaton, Donald Crisp
Written by
Jean C. Havez, Joseph A. Mitchell, Clyde Bruckman
Produced by
Buster Keaton
Music by
William Axt

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Facts

September 28, 1924 · 1 h 5 min · NR

Released
September 28, 1924
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Action, Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
xx
Made in
United States
Available in
138 countries

Tropes

Chased by Angry Natives, Interesting Situation Duel, Have a Gay Old Time +9

  • Chased by Angry Natives
  • Interesting Situation Duel
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • Help Mistaken for Attack
  • Ghost Ship
  • Creator Cameo
  • Idle Rich
  • Binocular Shot
  • Partially-Concealed-Label Gag
  • Cannibal Tribe
  • Convenient Escape Boat
  • Unspoken Plan Guarantee

12 of 34 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Navigator?"

Questions about The Navigator

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Navigator?

The RokuKanopyCriterionFandorDarkroomFawesomeFILMBOX+ NowTubi TV

In the United States, The Navigator streams on Criterion, Fandor, and FILMBOX+ Now, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome, Tubi TV, and Filmtap. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 137 other countries.

Is The Navigator worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.5 and Letterboxd 3.7 out of 5).

Is The Navigator okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Navigator make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Navigator good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

What tropes does The Navigator use?

Chased by Angry NativesInteresting Situation DuelHave a Gay Old TimeHelp Mistaken for AttackGhost ShipCreator CameoIdle RichBinocular ShotPartially-Concealed-Label GagCannibal TribeConvenient Escape BoatUnspoken Plan Guaranteeand 22 more

TV Tropes lists 34 tropes for it, including Chased by Angry Natives, Interesting Situation Duel, and Have a Gay Old Time.