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Football Romeo

1938Movie10 min

ComedyFamily
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about history and sports.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Darla pretends to like Butch, hoping to motivate Alfalfa into a better performance in the football game against Butch's team.

Feels like

  • Our Gang Short
  • Child Actors
  • Football Comedy
  • Historical Setting
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Slapstick
  • Nostalgic
  • Classic Comedy

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
George Sidney

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 12, 1938 · 10 min · Comedy, Family

Released
November 12, 1938
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Football Romeo worth watching?"

Questions about Football Romeo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Football Romeo worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Football Romeo a sequel?

  1. Fly My Kite (1931)
  2. Choo-Choo! (1932)
  3. Washee Ironee (1934)
  4. Shrimps for a Day (1934)
  5. Our Gang Follies of 1936 (1935)
  6. Night 'n' Gales (1937)
  7. The Little Ranger (1938)
  8. Party Fever (1938)
  9. Aladdin's Lantern (1938)
  10. Men in Fright (1938)
  11. Football Romeo (1938)
  12. Practical Jokers (1938)
  13. Alfalfa's Aunt (1939)
  14. Tiny Troubles (1939)
  15. Duel Personalities (1939)
  16. Clown Princes (1939)
  17. Cousin Wilbur (1939)
  18. Joy Scouts (1939)
  19. Dog Daze (1939)
  20. Auto Antics (1939)
  21. Captain Spanky's Show Boat (1939)
  22. Dad for a Day (1939)
  23. Time Out for Lessons (1939)
  24. Alfalfa's Double (1940)
  25. The Big Premiere (1940)
  26. All About Hash (1940)
  27. The New Pupil (1940)
  28. Bubbling Troubles (1940)
  29. Good Bad Boys (1940)
  30. Waldo's Last Stand (1940)
  31. Goin' Fishin' (1940)
  32. Kiddie Kure (1940)
  33. Baby Blues (1941)
  34. Fightin' Fools (1941)
  35. Ye Olde Minstrels (1941)
  36. 1-2-3-Go! (1941)
  37. Robot Wrecks (1941)
  38. Helping Hands (1941)
  39. Come Back, Miss Pipps (1941)
  40. Wedding Worries (1941)
  41. Melodies Old and New (1942)
  42. Going to Press (1942)
  43. Don't Lie (1942)
  44. Surprised Parties (1942)
  45. Doin' Their Bit (1942)
  46. Rover's Big Chance (1942)
  47. Mighty Lak a Goat (1942)
  48. Unexpected Riches (1942)
  49. Benjamin Franklin, Jr. (1943)
  50. Family Troubles (1943)
  51. Calling All Kids (1943)
  52. Farm Hands (1943)
  53. Election Daze (1943)
  54. Little Miss Pinkerton (1943)
  55. Three Smart Guys (1943)
  56. Radio Bugs (1944)
  57. Tale of a Dog (1944)
  58. Dancing Romeo (1944)

Yes: it's movie 11 of 58 in its series, after Men in Fright (1938) and before Practical Jokers (1938).

Is Football Romeo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Football Romeo make me laugh?

Funny

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

Can I half-watch Football Romeo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.