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Tom Sawyer

1973Movie1 h 43 minG

FamilyMusic
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–54%

A nostalgic, wholesome family movie about growing up and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A Musical Adaptation of Mark Twain's Tom Sawyer

Tom Sawyer and his pal Huckleberry Finn have great adventures on the Mississippi River, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funeral, and witnessing a murder.

Feels like

  • Classic American Literature
  • Family Adventure
  • Mississippi River
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Innocence and Mischief
  • Folksy Musical Score
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Small-Town Life
  • Good-Natured Fun

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Don Taylor
Written by
Richard M. Sherman, Robert B. Sherman, Mark Twain
Produced by
Arthur P. Jacobs
Music by
John Williams

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1973 · 1 h 43 min · G

Released
March 15, 1973
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Music, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Tom Sawyer?"

Questions about Tom Sawyer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tom Sawyer?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, Tom Sawyer streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is Tom Sawyer worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.4).

Is there a sequel to Tom Sawyer?

  1. Tom Sawyer (1973)
  2. Huckleberry Finn (1974)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Huckleberry Finn (1974).

Is Tom Sawyer okay for kids?

G

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

Can I half-watch Tom Sawyer?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Tom Sawyer?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.