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Too Hot to Handle

1938Movie1 h 47 minNR

Comedy
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes–53%

A romantic, fast-paced comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Love in action on land, sea and air!

While in Shanghai reporting on the Sino-Japanese war, Chris Hunter, a shrewd news reporter, meets pilot Alma Harding. She does not trust him, but he manages to hire her as his assistant. During an adventurous expedition through the jungles of South America, her opinion of him begins to change.

Feels like

  • Classic Adventure
  • Romantic Thriller
  • Screwball Comedy Elements
  • Old Hollywood Charm
  • Intrepid Reporting
  • Exotic Locales
  • Fast-Paced Narrative
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Escapist Entertainment

Cast

24 of 68

Crew

Directed by
Jack Conway
Written by
Laurence Stallings, John Lee Mahin
Produced by
Lawrence Weingarten
Music by
Franz Waxman

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Facts

September 16, 1938 · 1 h 47 min · NR

Released
September 16, 1938
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
7 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Too Hot to Handle?"

Questions about Too Hot to Handle

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Where can I stream Too Hot to Handle?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Too Hot to Handle is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Too Hot to Handle worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6).

Is Too Hot to Handle okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Too Hot to Handle good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Too Hot to Handle make me laugh?

Light

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