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Thank Your Lucky Stars

1943Movie2 h 7 minNR

ComedyMusic
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–53%
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–53%

Summary

An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

24 of 98

Crew

Directed by
David Butler
Written by
Melvin Frank, Norman Panama, Everett Freeman
Produced by
Mark Hellinger
Music by
Leo F. Forbstein, Heinz Roemheld

Everyone

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Facts

September 25, 1943 · 2 h 7 min · NR

Released
September 25, 1943
Runtime
2 h 7 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$4 million
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Creator Cameo, Pun-Based Title, Gilligan Cut +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Thank Your Lucky Stars?"

Questions about Thank Your Lucky Stars

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thank Your Lucky Stars?

HBO Max

In the United States, Thank Your Lucky Stars streams on HBO Max.

Is Thank Your Lucky Stars worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Thank Your Lucky Stars okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Thank Your Lucky Stars make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Thank Your Lucky Stars?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Thank Your Lucky Stars use?

Creator CameoPun-Based TitleGilligan CutBe a Whore to Get Your ManThe Prima DonnaPainful RhymeFunny ForeignerLobotomyCelebrity ParadoxThe CameoAdam WestingOh, No... Not Again!and 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Creator Cameo, Pun-Based Title, and Gilligan Cut.