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Born Yesterday

1993Movie1 h 40 minPG

ComedyRomance
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes25%28%
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Rotten Tomatoes25%28%

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

24 of 24

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Directed by
Luis Mandoki
Written by
Douglas McGrath
Produced by
D. Constantine Conte
Music by
George Fenton

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March 26, 1993 · 1 h 40 min · PG

Released
March 26, 1993
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$18 million
Available in
15 countries

Tropes

NO INDOOR VOICE, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Simpleton Voice +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Born Yesterday?"

Questions about Born Yesterday

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Where can I stream Born Yesterday?

Hoopla

In the United States, Born Yesterday is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Born Yesterday worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). Audiences rate it higher (40 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is Born Yesterday okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Born Yesterday make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (6 of 10).

Is Born Yesterday good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including NO INDOOR VOICE, Corrupt Corporate Executive, and Simpleton Voice.