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School for Scoundrels

1960Movie1 h 34 min

Comedy
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%72%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes100%72%

Summary

Hapless Henry Palfrey is patronised by his self-important chief clerk at work, ignored by restaurant waiters, conned by shady second-hand car salesmen, and, worst of all…

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Robert Hamer
Written by
Stephen Potter, Hal E. Chester, Patricia Moyes
Produced by
Robert Lennard, Hal E. Chester, Douglas Rankin
Music by
John Addison

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Facts

March 24, 1960 · 1 h 34 min · Comedy

Released
March 24, 1960
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
9 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream School for Scoundrels?"

Questions about School for Scoundrels

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream School for Scoundrels?

It streams in 9 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is School for Scoundrels worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (73).

Is School for Scoundrels okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will School for Scoundrels make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is School for Scoundrels good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.