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The Major and the Minor

1942Movie1 h 40 minNR

ComedyRomance
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic735.8Rotten Tomatoes100%83%
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic735.8Rotten Tomatoes100%83%

Summary

Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Billy Wilder
Written by
Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett
Produced by
Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Music by
Robert Emmett Dolan

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Facts

September 16, 1942 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released
September 16, 1942
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Devilish Hair Horns, Mistaken for Cheating, Smoking Is Cool +9

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Major and the Minor?"

Questions about The Major and the Minor

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Where can I stream The Major and the Minor?

Criterion

In the United States, The Major and the Minor streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Major and the Minor worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Major and the Minor okay for kids?

NR

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

Will The Major and the Minor make me laugh?

Light

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

Is The Major and the Minor good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Major and the Minor use?

Devilish Hair HornsMistaken for CheatingSmoking Is CoolPaper-Thin DisguiseThe RemakeRunning GagContrived CoincidenceTelegraph Gag STOPHollywood KissSnowball LieZany SchemeThe Talkand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Devilish Hair Horns, Mistaken for Cheating, and Smoking Is Cool.