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One Million B.C.

1940Movie1 h 20 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes80%32%

A nostalgic fantasy movie about history.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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One Million B.C. is a 1940 American fantasy film produced by Hal Roach Studios and released by United Artists. It is also known by the titles Cave Man, Man and His Mate, and Tumak. The film stars Victor Mature as protagonist Tumak, a young cave man who strives to unite the uncivilized Rock Tribe and the peaceful Shell Tribe, Carole Landis as Loana, daughter of the Shell Tribe chief and Tumak's love interest, and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Tumak's stern father and leader of the Rock Tribe.

Feels like

  • Prehistoric
  • Cavemen
  • Fantasy Adventure
  • Nostalgic Classic
  • Escapist Entertainment
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Action-Oriented
  • Family Friendly
  • Simple Narrative

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Hal Roach, Hal Roach, Jr.
Written by
Joseph Frickert, George Baker, Mickell Novack
Produced by
Hal Roach
Music by
Werner R. Heymann

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Facts

April 5, 1940 · 1 h 20 min · Violence

Released
April 5, 1940
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Offscreen Moment of Awesome, Anachronism Stew, Nubile Savage +2

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  • Anachronism Stew
  • Nubile Savage
  • No Animals Were Harmed
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Where can I stream One Million B.C.?

Cineverse

In the United States, One Million B.C. streams on Cineverse.

Is One Million B.C. worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (45).

Is One Million B.C. okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch One Million B.C.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.