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A Slight Case of Murder

1938Movie1 h 25 minNR

ComedyCrime
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes67%76%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes67%76%

Summary

Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or awe.

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Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Lloyd Bacon
Written by
Joseph Schrank, Earl Baldwin
Produced by
Samuel Bischoff
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein, Heinz Roemheld

Everyone

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Facts

February 26, 1938 · 1 h 25 min · NR

Released
February 26, 1938
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Reformed Criminal, One Crazy Night, Disposing of a Body +6

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Slight Case of Murder?"

Questions about A Slight Case of Murder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Slight Case of Murder?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Slight Case of Murder from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is A Slight Case of Murder worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 67%).

Will A Slight Case of Murder make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch A Slight Case of Murder?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.