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A Night at the Opera

1935·Movie
1h 31min·NR

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Very funny, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and sharp wit

  • Physical Comedy10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Show business

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.
Classic Slapstick ComedyWitty BanterMadcap HumorMusicalScrewball ComedyIconic PerformancesShow Business SatireGolden Age HollywoodFarce

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Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about A Night at the Opera

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Where can I stream A Night at the Opera legally?

A Night at the Opera is included with a subscription to YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. 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 A Night at the Opera worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 97%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Night at the Opera rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is A Night at the Opera?

1 h 31 min

A Night at the Opera runs 1 h 31 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A Night at the Opera?

Critics97
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate A Night at the Opera higher (97) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A Night at the Opera in?

EnglishItalian

It was made in English, with some Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch A Night at the Opera?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A Night at the Opera in 23 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does A Night at the Opera use?

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TV Tropes lists 90 storytelling tropes for A Night at the Opera, including Corrupt Corporate Executive, How They Treat the Help, Hammerspace Hideaway.