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Hail the Conquering Hero

1944Movie1 h 41 minNR

Comedy
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes95%84%
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Rotten Tomatoes95%84%

Summary

Having been discharged from the Marines for a hayfever condition before ever seeing action, Woodrow Lafayette Pershing Truesmith delays the return to his hometown, feeling that he is a failure.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Preston Sturges
Written by
Preston Sturges
Produced by
Preston Sturges
Music by
Sigmund Krumgold, Werner R. Heymann

Everyone

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Facts

August 9, 1944 · 1 h 41 min · NR

Released
August 9, 1944
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Grammar Correction Gag, Alliterative List, Added Alliterative Appeal +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hail the Conquering Hero?"

Questions about Hail the Conquering Hero

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hail the Conquering Hero?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hail the Conquering Hero from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Hail the Conquering Hero worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is Hail the Conquering Hero okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Hail the Conquering Hero make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Hail the Conquering Hero plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Hail the Conquering Hero use?

Grammar Correction GagAlliterative ListAdded Alliterative AppealActually Pretty FunnyHave a Gay Old TimeFreudian ExcuseI Need A DrinkBerserk ButtonVerbal TicTitle DropSesquipedalian LoquaciousnessShell-Shocked Veteranand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Grammar Correction Gag, Alliterative List, and Added Alliterative Appeal.