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Anthony Adverse

1936Movie2 h 21 minNR

DramaHistory
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes18%47%
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes18%47%

Summary

Based on the novel by Hervey Allen, this expansive drama follows the many adventures of the eponymous hero, Anthony Adverse.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Mervyn LeRoy
Written by
Sheridan Gibney, Hervey Allen
Produced by
Henry Blanke
Music by
Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Facts

August 26, 1936 · 2 h 21 min · NR

Released
August 26, 1936
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Death by Childbirth, Benevolent Boss, Orphan's Plot Trinket +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Anthony Adverse?"

Questions about Anthony Adverse

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Where can I stream Anthony Adverse?

TCM

In the United States, Anthony Adverse streams on TCM. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Anthony Adverse worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 18%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Anthony Adverse okay for kids?

NRViolence

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

Is Anthony Adverse good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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