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Bells Are Ringing

1960·Movie
2h 6min·NR
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes82%75%
IMDb6.9Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes82%75%

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

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About

The screen is singing M.G.M. is bringing Broadway's Bell-Ringer of a Musical to the World!

Ella Peterson works in the basement office of Susanswerphone, a telephone answering service. She listens in on others' lives and adds some interest to her own humdrum existence by adopting different identities for her clients. They include an out-of-work Method actor, a dentist with musical yearnings, and in particular playwright Jeffrey Moss, who is suffering from writer's block and desperately needs a muse.
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Crew

Directed by:
Vincente Minnelli, William McGarry
Written by:
Betty Comden, Betty Comden, Betty Comden
Produced by:
Arthur Freed
Composed by:
André Previn, Jule Styne, Alexander Courage

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Bells Are Ringing

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Where can I stream Bells Are Ringing legally?

HBO Max

Bells Are Ringing is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bells Are Ringing worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 82%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bells Are Ringing rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Bells Are Ringing?

2 h 6 min

Bells Are Ringing runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bells Are Ringing?

Critics72
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Bells Are Ringing much the same way.

What language is Bells Are Ringing in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bells Are Ringing?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bells Are Ringing in 26 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bells Are Ringing use?

Woman of a Thousand VoicesSpy SpeakTelephone SongTrouble EntendreThe Eleven O'Clock NumberFinal Love DuetInnocent InnuendoWaiting for a BreakManic Pixie Dream GirlThe MatchmakerCrowd SongThe Voiceand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Bells Are Ringing, including Woman of a Thousand Voices, Spy Speak, Telephone Song.