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Lightnin'

1930Movie1 h 36 minNR

Comedy
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Lightnin' and Mary Jones are co-owners of a hotel built right on a state border, used by divorcing wives so they can pretend to be in California while establishing residency in Nevada.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares.

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Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Henry King
Written by
S. N. Behrman, Sonya Levien
Produced by
Henry King, John Golden

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Facts

November 28, 1930 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
November 28, 1930
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Lightnin' worth watching?"

Questions about Lightnin'

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Lightnin' worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3).

Is Lightnin' okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Lightnin' make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Lightnin' plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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