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Back Door to Heaven

1939Movie1 h 25 minG

42

WeakGoodWatch score

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

The life of a young kid, who starts stealing small things to fit in with the "cool crowd".

Good for

Family movie night
Friends night
Teens

Skip it if

You want something to laugh at
You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Crew

Directed by: William K. Howard
Written by: John Bright, William K. Howard, Robert Tasker
Produced by: Johnnie Walker, Bernard P. Arons
Music by: Erno Rapee

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Facts

April 19, 1939 · 1 h 25 min · G

Released: April 19, 1939
Runtime: 1 h 25 min
Age rating: G
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Crime, Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 6 countries

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Questions about Back Door to Heaven

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Where can I stream Back Door to Heaven?

IndieFlix Shorts

In the United States, Back Door to Heaven streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, FlixFling, and IndieFlix, and it is free with ads on Fawesome, Mometu, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Back Door to Heaven worth watching?

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 5.9).

Is Back Door to Heaven okay for kids?

GViolenceStrong language

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

Will I feel good after watching Back Door to Heaven?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Back Door to Heaven plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.