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A Man Called Peter

1955Movie1 h 59 minG

DramaFamily
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes60%85%
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes60%85%

Summary

Based on the true story of a young Scottish lad, Peter Marshall, who dreams of only going to sea but finds out there is a different future for him when he receives a "calling" from God to be a minister.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Teens
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Henry Koster
Written by
Eleanore Griffin
Produced by
Samuel G. Engel
Music by
Alfred Newman

Everyone

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Facts

March 31, 1955 · 1 h 59 min · G

Released
March 31, 1955
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Man Called Peter?"

Questions about A Man Called Peter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Man Called Peter?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A Man Called Peter from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is A Man Called Peter worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%). Audiences rate it higher (79 out of 100) than critics (60).

Is A Man Called Peter okay for kids?

G

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

Will I feel good after watching A Man Called Peter?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is A Man Called Peter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.