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Bedtime for Bonzo

1951Movie1 h 23 minNR

ComedyFamily
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes60%38%
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Rotten Tomatoes60%38%

Summary

College prof Peter Boyd tries to salvage his professional and personal reputation by using a lab chimp to prove that environment trumps heredity in behavioral development.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Frederick de Cordova
Written by
Ted Berkman, Val Burton, Lou Breslow
Produced by
Michael Kraike
Music by
Frank Skinner

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 1951 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
April 5, 1951
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bedtime for Bonzo?"

Questions about Bedtime for Bonzo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bedtime for Bonzo?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Bedtime for Bonzo 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 Bedtime for Bonzo worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Critics rate it higher (60 out of 100) than audiences (47).

Is there a sequel to Bedtime for Bonzo?

  1. Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)
  2. Bonzo Goes to College (1952)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Bonzo Goes to College (1952).

Is Bedtime for Bonzo okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Bedtime for Bonzo make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Bedtime for Bonzo good for date night?

and 5 moreFamily Movie NightKidsPartner WatchAdultsFriends Night

It's better for a family night: romance is 4 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for kids and families.