The Inspector General

1949·Movie
1h 41min·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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The Inspector General fingerprint

Very funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Wholesome

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Absurdist Humor7

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

The Kaye way to chaos and corruption.

An illiterate stooge in a traveling medicine show wanders into a strange town and is picked up on a vagrancy charge. The town's corrupt officials mistake him for the inspector general whom they think is traveling in disguise. Fearing he will discover they've been pocketing tax money, they make several bungled attempts to kill him.
Classic Hollywood ComedyMusical ComedyMistaken IdentityFarceWholesome HumorCorruption SatireEndearing CharactersHistorical SettingLighthearted EntertainmentPhysical Comedy

Crew

Directed by:
Henry Koster, Arthur Lueker
Written by:
Nikolai Gogol, Harry Kurnitz, Philip Rapp
Produced by:
Jerry Wald, Al Alleborn, Sylvia Fine
Composed by:
Johnny Green, Johnny Green, C.A. Riggs

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Inspector General legally?

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The Inspector General is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Inspector General worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Inspector General rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Inspector General?

1 h 41 min

The Inspector General runs 1 h 41 min.

What language is The Inspector General in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Inspector General?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Inspector General in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Inspector General use?

Big, Screwed-Up FamilySnake Oil SalesmanThe Inquisitor GeneralMan Bites ManWhat Happened to the Mouse?Identical Twin ID TagNever Learned to ReadThe Chain of HarmStalling the SipAstonishingly Appropriate InterruptionThe Inspector Is ComingFloating Advice Reminderand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for The Inspector General, including Big, Screwed-Up Family, Snake Oil Salesman, The Inquisitor General.

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