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Home Town Story

1951·Movie
1h 1min·NR
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–23%
IMDb4.9Rotten Tomatoes–23%

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

It could happen anywhere!

Blake Washburn blames manufacturer MacFarland for his defeat in the race for re-election to the state legislature. He takes over his uncle's newspaper to take on big business as an enemy of the people. Miss Martin works in the "Herald" newspaper office. When tragedy strikes, Blake must re-examine his views.
Post-War DramaSmall-Town LifeSocial CommentaryMoral DilemmaJournalistic IntegrityCharacter-DrivenRedemption ArcHopeful OutlookClassic Hollywood

Crew

Directed by:
Arthur Pierson, Richard Dixon
Written by:
Arthur Pierson
Produced by:
Arthur Pierson, Ray Heinz
Composed by:
Louis Forbes, William Randall Sr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Home Town Story legally?

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Home Town Story is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, and DistroTV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Home Town Story worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Home Town Story rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Home Town Story?

1 h 1 min

Home Town Story runs 1 h 1 min.

What language is Home Town Story in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Home Town Story?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Home Town Story in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.