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Young Harry Houdini

1987Movie2 h 0 min

ComedyTV Movie
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

This biographical movie depicts the youth of the magician Harry Houdini (1874 - 1926). As a boy his name was Eric Weiss and his father wanted him to become a locksmith. But he ran away and joined the traveling show of Dr. Grimaldi, where he learned the tricks of a magician and a little mystery from his Indian assistant, too.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
James Orr
Written by
Jim Cruickshank, James Orr

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Facts

March 14, 1987 · 2 h 0 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
March 14, 1987
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Young Harry Houdini worth watching?"

Questions about Young Harry Houdini

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Young Harry Houdini worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Young Harry Houdini okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Young Harry Houdini make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Young Harry Houdini?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.