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Pack Up Your Troubles

1932Movie1 h 8 minNR

Comedy
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–70%
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes–70%

Summary

The story begins in 1917 with Stan and Ollie being drafted into the U.S. Army to fight in World War I. While in the Army, the pair befriend a man named Eddie Smith, who is killed by the enemy during a battle.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
George Marshall, Ray McCarey
Written by
Stan Laurel, H.M. Walker, Ray McCarey
Produced by
Hal Roach
Music by
Marvin Hatley

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Facts

September 16, 1932 · 1 h 8 min · NR

Released
September 16, 1932
Runtime
1 h 8 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, War
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

"Dear John" Letter, Undercrank, Chekhov's Gun +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Pack Up Your Troubles?"

Questions about Pack Up Your Troubles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pack Up Your Troubles?

Mometu

In the United States, Pack Up Your Troubles is free with ads on Mometu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Pack Up Your Troubles worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Pack Up Your Troubles okay for kids?

NR

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

Will Pack Up Your Troubles make me laugh?

Very funny

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

Can I half-watch Pack Up Your Troubles?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Pack Up Your Troubles use?

"Dear John" LetterUndercrankChekhov's GunAside GlanceDating What Daddy HatesShot in the AssDumbwaiter RideDramatic IronyLiteral Ass-KickingActing UnnaturalMistaken for CheatingCharacter Ticand 24 more

TV Tropes lists 36 tropes for it, including "Dear John" Letter, Undercrank, and Chekhov's Gun.