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The Phantom of the Open Hearth

1976Movie1 h 16 minG

ComedyFamily
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

Summary

This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceover. It tells the story of several events as they occur through the eyes of Ralph, a high-school-aged boy.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Fred Barzyk, David R. Loxton
Written by
Jean Shepherd

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Facts

December 23, 1976 · 1 h 16 min · G

Released
December 23, 1976
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Family, Drama
Original language
English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Phantom of the Open Hearth worth watching?"

Questions about The Phantom of the Open Hearth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Phantom of the Open Hearth worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7).

Is The Phantom of the Open Hearth okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Phantom of the Open Hearth make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is The Phantom of the Open Hearth good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.