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The Pajama Game

1957·Movie
1h 43min
72
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Striking style.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Based on the hit Broadway musical, featuring the choreography of Bob Fosse.

An Iowa pajama factory worker falls in love with an affable superintendent who had been hired by the factory's boss to help oppose the workers' demand for a pay raise.
Classic MusicalLabor vs ManagementWorkplace Romance1950s AmericanaUpbeat & EnergeticCatchy SongsFamily-FriendlyCharming Production Design

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Pajama Game legally?

The Pajama Game is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Pajama Game worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 81%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Pajama Game?

1 h 43 min

The Pajama Game runs 1 h 43 min.

Is The Pajama Game based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Pajama Game?

Critics81
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate The Pajama Game higher (81) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Pajama Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Pajama Game?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Pajama Game in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Pajama Game use?

William TellingSolo Duet"Shut Up" KissHe Is Not My BoyfriendBe Careful What You Wish ForClock KingAbhorrent AdmirerAdaptational HeroismJoe Sent MeStrange-Syntax SpeakerFashion ShowIrrelevant Act Openerand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 storytelling tropes for The Pajama Game, including William Telling, Solo Duet, "Shut Up" Kiss.