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The Merry Widow

1934·Movie
1h 39min·NR
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style.

Energy

Epic

  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3

Heart

Deeply romantic and uplifting

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

History

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, dialogue, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout score, cinematography, and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Centrality10
  • Music Composition9
  • Cinematography8

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Let Joy be Unconfined!

A prince from a small kingdom courts a wealthy widow to keep her money in the country.
Classic Hollywood MusicalSophisticated Romantic ComedyOperetta AdaptationThe Lubitsch TouchLavish Production DesignWitty DialogueOld World European CharmPre-Code HollywoodVisually Opulent

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Merry Widow legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Merry Widow worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Merry Widow rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Merry Widow?

1 h 39 min

The Merry Widow runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Merry Widow?

Critics89
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate The Merry Widow higher (89) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Merry Widow in?

EnglishFrench

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

In how many countries can I watch The Merry Widow?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Merry Widow in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.