Growing Pains

1953Movie7 min

62
DecentGoodWatch score

An animated movie about family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Story

After watching a television commercial, Papa Bear decides to take up gardening but has more than his share of problems. The little bears give him a bag of 'speedy-grow' in stead of weed-killer, and the weeds thrive and take over his garden. Worms are feasting on his tomato crop, and the anti-worm spray he uses engulfs him rather than the vines. Papa Bear, worn-out, in pain and bandaged, is in his easy-chair when the same commercial, that earlier had inspired him, comes on again, and the angry bear rips open the television set and throttles the announcer.

Feels like

  • Classic Hanna-Barbera Animation
  • Slapstick Physical Comedy
  • Domestic Frustration
  • Meta-Comedy Gag
  • Family Friendly Short
  • Retro Nostalgia
  • Exaggerated Violence
  • Simple Narrative Arc
  • Character-Driven Humor

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Directed by
Eddie Donnelly

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Facts

October 1, 1953 · 7 min · Animation, Comedy

Released
October 1, 1953
Runtime
7 min
Genres
Animation, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Growing Pains worth watching?"

Questions about Growing Pains

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Growing Pains worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.4).

Is Growing Pains okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Growing Pains make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Growing Pains?

Easy watchDemanding

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