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Topper Returns

1941Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes88%79%

An intriguing, eerie comedy movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Topper's having girl trouble again!

Topper is once again tormented by a fun-loving spirit. This time, it's Gail Richards, accidentally murdered while vacationing at the home of her wealthy friend, Ann Carrington, the intended victim. With Topper's help, Gail sets out to find her killer with the expected zany results.

Feels like

  • 1940s
  • Ghost
  • Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Supernatural
  • Classic Film
  • Light-Hearted
  • Slapstick

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Roy Del Ruth
Written by
Gordon Douglas, Jonathan Latimer, Thorne Smith
Produced by
Hal Roach
Music by
Werner R. Heymann

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 1941 · 1 h 28 min · Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery

Released
March 21, 1941
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Mystery
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian
Made in
United States
Available in
139 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Discovering Your Own Dead Body, Hitchhiker's Leg, Fainting +9

  • Discovering Your Own Dead Body
  • Hitchhiker's Leg
  • Fainting
  • Old, Dark House
  • Fanservice
  • Trap Door
  • Servile Snarker
  • Our Ghosts Are Different
  • His Name Is...
  • The Reveal
  • Falling Chandelier of Doom
  • Distracted by the Sexy

12 of 24 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Topper Returns?"

Questions about Topper Returns

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Topper Returns?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloBrewThe RokuHooplaPure FlixPluto TV

In the United States, Topper Returns streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, Brew, and Pure Flix, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, Filmtap, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and FlixFling. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Topper Returns worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). Critics rate it higher (88 out of 100) than audiences (74).

Is Topper Returns okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Topper Returns make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Topper Returns?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Topper Returns use?

Discovering Your Own Dead BodyHitchhiker's LegFaintingOld, Dark HouseFanserviceTrap DoorServile SnarkerOur Ghosts Are DifferentHis Name Is...The RevealFalling Chandelier of DoomDistracted by the Sexyand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Discovering Your Own Dead Body, Hitchhiker's Leg, and Fainting.