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Born Yesterday

1993·Movie
1h 40min·PG
34
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Everyday modern life, society, and class and money

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Never underestimate the power of an underestimated woman.

A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her — but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower her to voice her own strong opinions.
Romantic ComedySocial SatirePolitical CommentaryClass DynamicsCharacter TransformationIntellectual HumorStrong Female LeadContemporary SettingNostalgic Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Born Yesterday legally?

Born Yesterday is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Born Yesterday worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Born Yesterday rated?

PGStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Born Yesterday?

1 h 40 min

Born Yesterday runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Born Yesterday?

Critics25
Audiences40

Not quite. Audiences rate Born Yesterday higher (40) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Born Yesterday in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Born Yesterday?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Born Yesterday in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Born Yesterday use?

NO INDOOR VOICECorrupt Corporate ExecutiveSimpleton VoicePygmalion PlotPretty in MinkBe Careful What You Wish ForAmoral AttorneyKarma HoudiniNo Badass to His ValetDomestic AbuseCorrupt PoliticianRags to Richesand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Born Yesterday, including NO INDOOR VOICE, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Simpleton Voice.