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Summary
Film adaptation of the George Abbott Broadway musical about a Washington Senators fan who makes a pact with the Devil to help his baseball team win the league pennant.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.
Cast
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- Directed by
- Stanley Donen, George Abbott
- Written by
- George Abbott
- Music by
- Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
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Facts
September 26, 1958 · 1 h 51 min · NR
- Released
- September 26, 1958
- Runtime
- 1 h 51 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Genres
- Comedy
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Available in
- 9 countries
Tropes
Louis Cypher, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, The Devil Is a Loser +9
Q&A
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Questions about Damn Yankees
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Damn Yankees worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 76%).
Is Damn Yankees okay for kids?
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Will Damn Yankees make me laugh?
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Will I feel good after watching Damn Yankees?
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.
What tropes does Damn Yankees use?
TV Tropes lists 40 tropes for it, including Louis Cypher, I Want My Beloved to Be Happy, and The Devil Is a Loser.