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Houdini

1953Movie1 h 46 minNR

74

GoodGoodWatch score

74

GoodGoodWatch score

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Summary

By the early 1900s, the extraordinary Houdini earned an international reputation for his theatrical tricks and daring feats of extrication from shackles, ropes, handcuffs and... Scotland Yard's jails.

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Directed by: George Marshall
Written by: Harold Kellock, Philip Yordan
Produced by: George Pal
Music by: Roy Webb

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July 2, 1953 · 1 h 46 min · NR

Released: July 2, 1953
Runtime: 1 h 46 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Drama, Romance, History
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 33 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Houdini?"

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Where can I stream Houdini?

In the United States, Houdini streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Houdini worth watching?

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 85%). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Is Houdini okay for kids?

NR

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

Is Houdini good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Houdini?

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