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Tom and Huck

1995·Movie
1h 37min·PG
37
WeakGoodWatch score

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A lot of kids get into trouble. These two invented it.

A mischievous young boy, Tom Sawyer, witnesses a murder by the deadly Injun Joe. Tom becomes friends with Huckleberry Finn, a boy with no future and no family. Tom has to choose between honoring a friendship or honoring an oath because the town alcoholic is accused of the murder. Tom and Huck go through several adventures trying to retrieve evidence.
Classic AdaptationRiver AdventureChildhood FriendshipHistorical SettingMoral DilemmaFamily-FriendlyWholesomeMystery & Intrigue

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Tom and Huck

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Where can I stream Tom and Huck legally?

Tom and Huck is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Tom and Huck worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 25%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tom and Huck rated?

PGViolence

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

How long is Tom and Huck?

1 h 37 min

Tom and Huck runs 1 h 37 min.

Is Tom and Huck based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Tom and Huck?

Critics25
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate Tom and Huck higher (49) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Tom and Huck in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Tom and Huck?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tom and Huck in 50 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Tom and Huck use?

Ill-Timed SneezeDies Differently in AdaptationBratty Half-PintKick the DogBig "NO!"What the Hell, Hero?Cowardly SidekickFire-Forged FriendsSpiders Are ScarySlap-Slap-KissMalicious MisnamingDisney Villain Deathand 7 more

TV Tropes lists 19 storytelling tropes for Tom and Huck, including Ill-Timed Sneeze, Dies Differently in Adaptation, Bratty Half-Pint.