8.8
Is J.T. worth watching?
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.8).
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
J. T. Gamble, a shy, withdrawn Harlem youngster, shows compassion and responsibility when he takes on the care of an old, one-eyed, badly injured alley cat days before Christmas and secretly nurses it back to health.
Good for
- Family movie night
- Friends night
- Kids
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- You want fast pacing
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.
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- Directed by
- Robert M. Young
- Written by
- Jane Wagner
- Produced by
- Barbara Schultz, Jacqueline Babbin, Robert E. Leamy
- Music by
- Frank Lewin
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Facts
December 24, 1971 · 50 min · Drama, Family, TV Movie
- Released
- December 24, 1971
- Runtime
- 50 min
- Genres
- Drama, Family, TV Movie
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
Q&A
4 questions, like "Is J.T. worth watching?"
Questions about J.T.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is J.T. okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
Is J.T. plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.
Will I feel good after watching J.T.?
BleakHopeful
Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.