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Munster, Go Home!

1966Movie1 h 36 minNR

ComedyFamily
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–67%

A gloriously campy, nostalgic comedy movie about family and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for tears, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

America's Funniest Family in their First Full-Length Feature

Herman discovers he's the new lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, where they receive a tepid welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster, who throws tantrums because he wasn't named Lord Munster. An on-board romance had blossomed between Marilyn and Roger, but on land Marilyn discovers Roger's family holds a longstanding grudge against the Munsters.

Feels like

  • Campy Sitcom Spin-off
  • British Gothic Parody
  • Family Road Trip Comedy
  • Nostalgic TV-to-Film Transition
  • Lighthearted Monster Mash
  • Slapstick Physical Humor
  • Wholesome Eccentricity
  • Cultural Fish-out-of-Water

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Earl Bellamy
Written by
Bob Mosher, Joe Connelly, George Tibbles
Produced by
Bob Mosher, Joe Connelly
Music by
Jack Marshall

Everyone

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Facts

June 15, 1966 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
June 15, 1966
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Family, Adventure, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Mondegreen Gag, Troll, Passed-Over Inheritance +9

  • Mondegreen Gag
  • Troll
  • Passed-Over Inheritance
  • Hollywood Darkness
  • Have a Gay Old Time
  • The Butler Did It
  • Hypocritical Humor
  • Undercrank
  • The Jeeves
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Hidden in Plain Sight
  • Been There, Shaped History

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Munster, Go Home!?"

Questions about Munster, Go Home!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Munster, Go Home!?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Munster, Go Home! from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Munster, Go Home! worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4).

Is Munster, Go Home! okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Munster, Go Home! make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Munster, Go Home!?

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.

What tropes does Munster, Go Home! use?

Mondegreen GagTrollPassed-Over InheritanceHollywood DarknessHave a Gay Old TimeThe Butler Did ItHypocritical HumorUndercrankThe JeevesSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerHidden in Plain SightBeen There, Shaped Historyand 39 more

TV Tropes lists 51 tropes for it, including Mondegreen Gag, Troll, and Passed-Over Inheritance.