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Babes in Arms

1939Movie1 h 33 minNR

ComedyMusic
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes90%70%
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes90%70%

Summary

Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Busby Berkeley
Written by
Jack McGowan, Kay Van Riper
Produced by
Arthur Freed
Music by
George Bassman, George Stoll

Everyone

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Facts

October 10, 1939 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
October 10, 1939
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

The Musical Musical, Title Drop, Dramatic Drop +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Babes in Arms?"

Questions about Babes in Arms

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Babes in Arms?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Babes in Arms from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Babes in Arms worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Babes in Arms okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Babes in Arms make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Babes in Arms?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.