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Hue and Cry

1947Movie1 h 22 minNR

ComedyCrime
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–70%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

A gang of street boys foil a master crook who sends commands for robberies by cunningly altering a comic strip's wording each week, unknown to writer and printer. The first of the Ealing comedies.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for tears, scares or romance.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Charles Crichton
Written by
T. E. B. Clarke
Produced by
Michael Balcon
Music by
Georges Auric

Everyone

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Facts

February 1, 1947 · 1 h 22 min · NR

Released
February 1, 1947
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
30 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hue and Cry?"

Questions about Hue and Cry

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hue and Cry?

BFI Player

In the United States, Hue and Cry streams on BFI Player. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is Hue and Cry worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Hue and Cry okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Hue and Cry make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Hue and Cry?

BleakHopeful

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