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Two-Way Stretch

1960Movie1 h 24 min

ComedyCrime
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–73%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–73%

Summary

Three criminals plan to break out of prison the day before their release in order to carry out a daring jewel robbery, intending to establish the perfect alibi by returning to jail afterwards. First however they must get out, a task made more difficult by a new, stricter prison officer.

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  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

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Not for scares or tears.

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Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Robert Day
Written by
Len Heath, Vivian Cox, John Warren
Produced by
E.M. Smedley-Aston
Music by
Maurice Askew, Paddy Cunningham

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Facts

December 20, 1960 · 1 h 24 min · Comedy, Crime

Released
December 20, 1960
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
28 countries

Tropes

Advertised Extra, Affably Evil, The Alibi +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Two-Way Stretch?"

Questions about Two-Way Stretch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Two-Way Stretch?

BFI PlayerMometu

In the United States, Two-Way Stretch streams on BFI Player, and it is free with ads on Mometu. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Two-Way Stretch worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Will Two-Way Stretch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Two-Way Stretch?

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.

What tropes does Two-Way Stretch use?

Advertised ExtraAffably EvilThe AlibiAnd the Adventure ContinuesAll for NothingAmbiguously GayBad HabitsButt-MonkeyThe CaperTyrant Takes the HelmEveryone Has StandardsDirty Copand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Advertised Extra, Affably Evil, and The Alibi.