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Christmas in July

1940Movie1 h 7 minNR

ComedyRomance
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes95%76%
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes95%76%

Summary

An office clerk loves entering contests in the hopes of someday winning a fortune and marrying the girl he loves. His latest attempt is the Maxford House Coffee Slogan Contest. As a joke, some of his co-workers put together a fake telegram which says that he won the $25,000 grand prize.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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  • You want dark or edgy material

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Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
Preston Sturges
Written by
Preston Sturges
Produced by
Paul Jones, Buddy G. DeSylva
Music by
Leo Shuken, Sigmund Krumgold, John Leipold

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Facts

October 25, 1940 · 1 h 7 min · NR

Released
October 25, 1940
Runtime
1 h 7 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Gosh Dang It to Heck!, Shaped Like Itself, Rags to Riches +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Christmas in July?"

Questions about Christmas in July

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Christmas in July?

Criterion

In the United States, Christmas in July streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Christmas in July worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Is Christmas in July okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Christmas in July make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Christmas in July good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Christmas in July use?

Gosh Dang It to Heck!Shaped Like ItselfRags to RichesEnormous Engagement RingSoul-Crushing Desk JobPretty in MinkGood Feels GoodBenevolent BossCat ScareCharacter Catch PhrasePursue the Dream JobA Fool and His New Money Are Soon Partedand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Gosh Dang It to Heck!, Shaped Like Itself, and Rags to Riches.