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Charlie Chan in Panama

1940Movie1 h 6 minNR

CrimeThriller
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–75%

A wholesome crime movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

One more minute... and the fleet is doomed!

Charlie impersonates an employee of the U.S. government to foil an espionage plot which would destroy part of the Panama Canal, trapping a Navy fleet on its way to the Pacific after maneuvers in the Atlantic.

Feels like

  • Classic Whodunit
  • Espionage Thriller
  • Charming Detective Hero
  • Pre-War Historical Setting
  • Light Mystery
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Comfort Cinema
  • Old Hollywood Charm
  • Safe for All Ages

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Norman Foster
Written by
John Larkin
Produced by
Sol M. Wurtzel

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 1, 1940 · 1 h 6 min · NR

Released
March 1, 1940
Runtime
1 h 6 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Charlie Chan in Panama worth watching?"

Questions about Charlie Chan in Panama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Charlie Chan in Panama worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is Charlie Chan in Panama a sequel?

  1. Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938)
  2. Charlie Chan in Reno (1939)
  3. Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939)
  4. City in Darkness (1939)
  5. Charlie Chan in Panama (1940)
  6. Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940)
  7. Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940)
  8. Murder Over New York (1940)
  9. Dead Men Tell (1941)
  10. Charlie Chan in Rio (1941)
  11. Castle in the Desert (1942)
  12. Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944)
  13. Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944)
  14. Black Magic (1944)
  15. The Jade Mask (1945)
  16. The Scarlet Clue (1945)
  17. The Red Dragon (1945)
  18. The Shanghai Cobra (1945)
  19. Dark Alibi (1946)
  20. Shadows Over Chinatown (1946)
  21. Dangerous Money (1946)
  22. The Trap (1946)

Yes: it's movie 5 of 22 in its series, after City in Darkness (1939) and before Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940).

Is Charlie Chan in Panama okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Charlie Chan in Panama make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Charlie Chan in Panama?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.