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Christmas in July

1940·Movie
1h 7min·NR
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline3
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

If you can't sleep at night, it isn't the coffee - it's the bunk!

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.
Feel-Good ComedyClassic ScrewballHeartwarming RomanceOptimisticWorking-Class DreamsQuirky CharactersNostalgic CharmSimple PleasuresGentle Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Christmas in July

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Christmas in July legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Christmas in July worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Christmas in July rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Christmas in July?

1 h 7 min

Christmas in July runs 1 h 7 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Christmas in July?

Critics95
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Christmas in July higher (95) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Christmas in July in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Christmas in July?

3CAJPUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Christmas in July in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Christmas in July, including Gosh Dang It to Heck!, Shaped Like Itself, Rags to Riches.