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Ruggles of Red Gap

1935Movie1 h 30 minNR

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%89%
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes100%89%

Summary

In this comedy of an Englishman stranded in a sea of barbaric Americans, Marmaduke Ruggles – a gentleman's gentleman and butler to an Earl – is lost in a poker game to an uncouth American cattle baron.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Leo McCarey
Written by
Harry Leon Wilson, Harlan Thompson, Walter DeLeon
Produced by
Arthur Hornblow Jr.

Everyone

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Facts

March 8, 1935 · 1 h 30 min · NR

Released
March 8, 1935
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

The Edwardian Era, Eiffel Tower Effect, Embarrassing First Name +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ruggles of Red Gap?"

Questions about Ruggles of Red Gap

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ruggles of Red Gap?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Ruggles of Red Gap from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Ruggles of Red Gap worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Ruggles of Red Gap okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Ruggles of Red Gap make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Ruggles of Red Gap?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.