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Wholly Moses

1980Movie1 h 43 minPG

Comedy
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes13%41%
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Rotten Tomatoes13%41%

Summary

Harvey and Zoey, two tourists in Israel, discover an ancient scroll about Herschel, the man who was almost Moses. Herschel receives the command from God to free his people from slavery, but Moses keeps getting all the credit.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Gary Weis
Written by
Guy Thomas
Produced by
Freddie Fields
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 13, 1980 · 1 h 43 min · PG

Released
June 13, 1980
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$14 million
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

"Shaggy Dog" Story, Pun-Based Title, Rage Against the Heavens +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Wholly Moses?"

Questions about Wholly Moses

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wholly Moses?

The RokuTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Wholly Moses streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Wholly Moses worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). Audiences rate it higher (45 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Wholly Moses okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Wholly Moses make me laugh?

Light

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

Can I half-watch Wholly Moses?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Wholly Moses use?

"Shaggy Dog" StoryPun-Based TitleRage Against the HeavensSatan Is GoodP.O.V. SequelLiteral MetaphorOur Angels Are DifferentHumans Are SpecialI Just Want to Be SpecialHomageMoses in the BulrushesSomeone Has to Do Itand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including "Shaggy Dog" Story, Pun-Based Title, and Rage Against the Heavens.