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Nate and Hayes

1983Movie1 h 39 minPG

30
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes–60%

A thrilling, cathartic adventure movie about history.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

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Story

He's a scoundrel... A hero... A lover of danger and the last of the adventurers... This is the story of Bully Hayes!

Nathaniel Williamsen is taken to an island mission with his fiancee Sophie. Their ship, the Rona, is captained by the roguish Bully Hayes, who also takes a liking to Sophie. When Sophie is kidnapped by slave trader Ben Pease "Nate" teams with Hayes in order to find her.

Feels like

  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Island Setting
  • Kidnapping Plot
  • Roguish Hero
  • Rescue Mission
  • Period Drama
  • Good vs Evil
  • Classic Action
  • High Seas

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Ferdinand Fairfax
Written by
John Hughes, Lloyd Phillips, David Odell
Produced by
Lloyd Phillips, Robert Whitehouse
Music by
Trevor Jones

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Facts

November 18, 1983 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
November 18, 1983
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States, New Zealand
Box office
$2 million
Available in
20 countries

Tropes

Wedding Smashers, Not-So-Safe Harbor, Number Two +9

  • Wedding Smashers
  • Not-So-Safe Harbor
  • Number Two
  • Groin Attack
  • Improvised Weapon
  • Bad Habits
  • Historical Hero Upgrade
  • Shoot the Hostage
  • Calling Card
  • Arms Dealer
  • You No Take Candle
  • Pirate

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Nate and Hayes?"

Questions about Nate and Hayes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Nate and Hayes?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Nate and Hayes from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Nate and Hayes worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is Nate and Hayes okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

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

Will I feel good after watching Nate and Hayes?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.

What tropes does Nate and Hayes use?

Wedding SmashersNot-So-Safe HarborNumber TwoGroin AttackImprovised WeaponBad HabitsHistorical Hero UpgradeShoot the HostageCalling CardArms DealerYou No Take CandlePirateand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Wedding Smashers, Not-So-Safe Harbor, and Number Two.