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It's a Wonderful World

1939Movie1 h 26 minNR

ComedyRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.2/5

Summary

Detective Guy Johnson's client, Willie Heywood, is framed for murder. While Guy hides him so he can catch the real killer, both of them are nabbed by the police, tried, convicted and sentenced to jail: Guy for a year with Willie to be executed. On the way to jail, Guy comes across a clue and escapes from the police.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 36

Crew

Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Written by
Ben Hecht
Produced by
Frank Davis
Music by
Edward Ward

Everyone

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Facts

May 19, 1939 · 1 h 26 min · NR

Released
May 19, 1939
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Abhorrent Admirer, Ash Face, Belligerent Sexual Tension +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream It's a Wonderful World?"

Questions about It's a Wonderful World

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream It's a Wonderful World?

In the United States, you can rent or buy It's a Wonderful World from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is It's a Wonderful World worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.8 and Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5).

Will It's a Wonderful World make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is It's a Wonderful World good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does It's a Wonderful World use?

Abhorrent AdmirerAsh FaceBelligerent Sexual TensionBound and GaggedCloud CuckoolanderDeadpan SnarkerHave a Gay Old TimePolice Are UselessKubrick StareFailed a Spot CheckFace PalmMacGuffinand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 tropes for it, including Abhorrent Admirer, Ash Face, and Belligerent Sexual Tension.