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Goin' South

1978Movie1 h 49 minPG

ComedyWestern
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic527.0Rotten Tomatoes71%50%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic527.0Rotten Tomatoes71%50%

Summary

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Jack Nicholson
Written by
Al Ramrus, Charles Shyer, John Herman Shaner
Produced by
Harold Schneider, Harry Gittes
Music by
Van Dyke Parks, Perry Botkin Jr.

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Facts

October 6, 1978 · 1 h 49 min · PG

Released
October 6, 1978
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Western, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$7 million
Available in
35 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Goin' South?"

Questions about Goin' South

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Where can I stream Goin' South?

Hoopla

In the United States, Goin' South is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Goin' South worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Goin' South okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Goin' South make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Goin' South good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

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