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The Great Madcap

1949Movie1 h 32 min

Comedy
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Portrayal of a family’s attempt to change the spending habit of the indulgent and hedonistic patriarch, Alfredo. The family decides to try to fool him into spending less by telling him that his large fortune is gone.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Luis Buñuel
Written by
Adolfo Torrado, Luis Alcoriza, Janet Alcoriza
Produced by
Fernando Soler, Óscar Dancigers
Music by
Manuel Esperón

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Facts

November 25, 1949 · 1 h 32 min · Comedy

Released
November 25, 1949
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Mexico
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Great Madcap?"

Questions about The Great Madcap

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Where can I stream The Great Madcap?

Plex

In the United States, The Great Madcap is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Great Madcap worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

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

Is The Great Madcap okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Great Madcap make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Great Madcap?

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.

Is The Great Madcap in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.