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The Benny Goodman Story

1956Movie1 h 56 min

DramaMusic
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–69%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–69%

Summary

Young Benny Goodman is taught clarinet by a music professor. He is advised to play whichever kind of music he likes best, but to make a living, Benny begins by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Valentine Davies
Written by
Valentine Davies
Produced by
Aaron Rosenberg
Music by
Frank Gorback

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Facts

February 2, 1956 · 1 h 56 min · Drama, Music

Released
February 2, 1956
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Genres
Drama, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

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Questions about The Benny Goodman Story

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Where can I stream The Benny Goodman Story?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Benny Goodman Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Benny Goodman Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Benny Goodman Story?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Benny Goodman Story good for date night?

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