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The Roaring Twenties

1939·Movie
1h 44min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Moving and cathartic

  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, crime, and class and money

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The land of the free gone wild! The heyday of the hotcha! The shock-crammed days G-men took ten whole years to lick!

After World War I, Armistice Lloyd Hart goes back to practice law, former saloon keeper George Hally turns to bootlegging, and out-of-work Eddie Bartlett becomes a cab driver. Eddie builds a fleet of cabs through delivery of bootleg liquor and hires Lloyd as his lawyer. George becomes Eddie's partner and the rackets flourish until love and rivalry interfere.
Gangster EpicProhibition EraTragic Rise and FallMoral AmbiguityAmerican Dream CorruptionComplex RelationshipsStylish CinematographyClassic HollywoodCrime Drama

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Roaring Twenties legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Roaring Twenties worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Roaring Twenties rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Roaring Twenties?

1 h 44 min

The Roaring Twenties runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Roaring Twenties?

Critics90
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate The Roaring Twenties higher (90) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Roaring Twenties in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Roaring Twenties?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Roaring Twenties in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Roaring Twenties use?

Returning War VetFaux Affably EvilCruel MercyTime SkipSelf-Made ManRedemption Equals DeathJerkassMiss Kitty"Rise and Fall" Gangster ArcAdaptation Title ChangeAndrocles' LionDeuteragonistand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 storytelling tropes for The Roaring Twenties, including Returning War Vet, Faux Affably Evil, Cruel Mercy.