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The Girl and the Crocodile

1956Movie1 h 8 min

ComedyFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about history and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Story

A girl named Katya meets a boy Mitya on the street. He loves animals, but his mother won't let them at their house no more. He looks for another place for his pets and so he lets Katya to take the animals to her home for a day.

Feels like

  • Charming Children's Film
  • Animal Adventure
  • Wholesome Family Story
  • Innocent Friendship
  • Classic Soviet Cinema
  • Lighthearted & Sweet
  • Hopeful Narrative
  • Joyful Discovery
  • Simple Pleasures

Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Isaak Menaker, Iosif Gindin
Written by
Nina Gernet, Grigori Yagdfeld
Produced by
M. Zinovyev
Music by
Galina Ustvolskaya

Everyone

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Facts

December 24, 1956 · 1 h 8 min · Comedy, Family

Released
December 24, 1956
Runtime
1 h 8 min
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Girl and the Crocodile?"

Questions about The Girl and the Crocodile

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Girl and the Crocodile?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Girl and the Crocodile worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7).

Is The Girl and the Crocodile okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Girl and the Crocodile make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch The Girl and the Crocodile?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Girl and the Crocodile in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.