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The Errand Boy

1961Movie1 h 32 minNR

Comedy
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes50%72%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes50%72%

Summary

Paramutual Pictures wants to know where all the money is going so they hire Morty to be their spy. Morty works for Mr. Sneak and gets a job in the mail room so that he can have access to the lot. But all that Morty ever finds is that he can cause havoc no matter what he does.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or uplift.

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Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Jerry Lewis
Written by
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Produced by
Ernest D. Glucksman
Music by
Walter Scharf

Everyone

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Facts

November 28, 1961 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
November 28, 1961
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
54 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Errand Boy?"

Questions about The Errand Boy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Errand Boy?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Errand Boy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Errand Boy worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is The Errand Boy okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Errand Boy make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Errand Boy?

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.