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On the Beat

1962Movie1 h 46 minNR

ComedyCrime
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–77%
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–77%

Summary

Norman Pitkin wants to be a policeman like his father was, but he fails the height test (amongst others). One day he gets out his father's old uniform and "walks the beat". This leads to a level of chaos that only Pitkin could cause

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 35

Crew

Directed by
Robert Asher
Written by
Norman Wisdom, Eddie Leslie, Jack Davis

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Facts

December 11, 1962 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released
December 11, 1962
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream On the Beat?"

Questions about On the Beat

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream On the Beat?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is On the Beat worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.8).

Is On the Beat okay for kids?

NR

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

Will On the Beat make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly slapstick (10 of 10) and situational comedy (9 of 10).

Can I half-watch On the Beat?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.