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Three Little Words

1950Movie1 h 42 minNR

ComedyMusic
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–78%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes–78%

Summary

Song-and-dance man Bert Kalmar can't continue his stage career after an injury, so he has to earn his money as a lyricist. By chance, he meets composer Harry Ruby and their first song is a hit.

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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Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Richard Thorpe
Written by
George Wells
Produced by
Jack Cummings
Music by
André Previn

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Facts

July 12, 1950 · 1 h 42 min · NR

Released
July 12, 1950
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$5 million
Available in
6 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Three Little Words?"

Questions about Three Little Words

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Three Little Words?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Three Little Words from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Three Little Words worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Three Little Words okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Three Little Words make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Three Little Words good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Was Three Little Words a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$5 million

Yes: it cost about $1 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.